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U.S. Marshals on Thursday arrested a woman accused of killing her 5-year-old son in 2022, and stuffing his body in a suitcase, officials said.
Dejaune Anderson was arrested in Arcadia, California, in Los Angeles County, on a warrant issued out of Indiana, as she was attempting to board a train, Indiana State Police said in a release.
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She faces charges of murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death and obstruction of justice, all felonies.
Anderson was found after investigators received a tip from a “concerned citizen” that she was in California.
CHICAGO SUITCASE KILLER WHO MURDERED MOM ON 5-STAR VACATION TO PARADISE WANTS CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED OVERSEAS
Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls holds a booking photo of Dejaune Anderson on Oct. 26, 2022, while announcing an arrest warrant for Anderson in connection to the murder of her 5-year-old son, Cairo Jordan. Anderson was captured on Thursday by U.S. Marshals in California, after spending two years on the run.(Facebook)
“It’s a somber moment,” Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls said. “We did know that this day was going to come, but to have it come at this time and to have her in custody, I’m just excited (for the detectives).
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“We’re all very excited, lifted up and buoyed by the fact that she’s behind bars and can be brought back to Indiana, so we can continue this trail for justice for Cairo.”
The body of Cairo Jordan, 5, was found inside a suitcase in rural southern Indiana, around 35 miles northwest of Louisville, Kentucky, in April 2022. Authorities believe he was killed in Kentucky and his body was dumped in Indiana.
An autopsy found that Cairo died from vomiting and diarrhea that led to dehydration, state police said.
Another woman, Dawn Coleman, was arrested in October 2022. She is accused of helping Anderson dispose of Jordan’s body.
FUGITIVE WANTED IN KILLING OF MASSACHUSETTS MOTHER, DAUGHTER TO BE EXTRADITED
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Police issued an arrest warrant in 2022 for Dejaune Anderson for the death of her 5-year-old son, Cairo Jordan, whose body was found in a suitcase on the side of the road. (Instagram)
Coleman pleaded guilty to aiding, inducing or causing murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death and obstruction of justice. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison with five years suspended on probation last year.
A local resident found Cairo’s body in April 2022, a week after he was allegedly killed, while mushroom hunting in the heavily-wooded area.
“A probable cause affidavit states that Coleman admitted to walking into a bedroom of the home where she witnessed Anderson lying on top of the child, who was face down on the bed with his face into the mattress,” Washington County Sheriff’s officials previously said in a statement. “She said Anderson asked her to help put Cairo in a trash bag and then into the suitcase.”
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed three cases of cyclosporiasis as health officials across the country investigate a growing outbreak of the parasitic illness.
According to the department’s Infectious Disease Dashboard, two cases have been reported in Pennington County and one case in Clay County.
The South Dakota cases come as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 1,600 probable cases in 34 states. Nationwide, more than 140 people have been hospitalized.
Cyclosporiasis is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which infects the intestines and can cause severe gastrointestinal illness. Symptoms include watery or explosive diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, bloating and fatigue.
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Unlike many common stomach illnesses that clear within a couple of days, cyclosporiasis can stick around for weeks or even months if left untreated.
Health experts say the parasite has most commonly been linked to contaminated fresh produce, including lettuce, basil, cilantro and raspberries. The parasite can also spread through contaminated water, including swimming pools and splash pads if contaminated water is swallowed. Officials note that Cyclospora is resistant to chlorine and bleach, meaning it can survive in properly chlorinated pools.
Federal investigators continue to search for the source of the nationwide outbreak, while The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it identified lettuce and other salad greens as a potential source. The FDA said its traceback investigation is focusing on multiple produce items consumed by people who became sick.
Meanwhile, Taco Bell announced Tuesday that it has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precaution while public health officials continue their investigation. The company said it is monitoring the situation and following guidance from health authorities. Federal officials have not identified Taco Bell or any other restaurant chain as the confirmed source of the outbreak.
The South Dakota Department of Health has not announced whether the state’s three reported cases are connected to the ongoing multistate outbreak.
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Health officials recommend washing fresh produce thoroughly before eating it, although experts caution that washing may not completely remove the hardy parasite. Cooking fruits and vegetables can further reduce the risk of infection.
Anyone experiencing severe diarrhea or symptoms lasting longer than 48 hours should contact a healthcare provider. Early diagnosis and treatment can help shorten the illness and reduce complications.
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Wildfire smoke drifted across Southeast Michigan Wednesday night and a smoky, hazy sky resulting from fine particulate pollution was clearly visible by daybreak on Thursday.
All of Michigan is under an air quality alert through Friday.
The air was so bad early Thursday in Southeast Michigan that Detroit was listed as having the worst air quality in the world in the IQAir database, well into the “hazardous” range, topping even Toronto, Canada, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hazy sky in Southeast Michigan on July 15, 2026.
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The smoke plume from hundreds of wildfires in Canada and Minnesota began crossing into Northern Michigan during the day on Wednesday. By midnight Wednesday, the MiAir database showed significantly deteriorating air quality in Southeast Michigan.
The CBS News Detroit weather team has declared Thursday and Friday to be NEXT Weather Alert Days, stepping up forecasts and announcements as needed.
Air quality forecast for Metro Detroit on July 16, 2026.
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How bad is the air?
The MiAir database run by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy showed air quality numbers well over the “very unhealthy” range in multiple locations in Metro Detroit early Thursday. EGLE says that the readings on Thursday morning were the highest seen for Detroit since at least 2023, during a scenario when wildfire smoke drifted over Michigan.
Other communities in Michigan, including Lansing, Flint and Grand Rapids saw readings at or above the very unhealthy range early Thursday.
The air quality reading in Detroit at 5 a.m. July 16, 2026. Screen image from the AirNow website.
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How can this affect your health?
Dr. Herb Aronow, the chair of heart and vascular health at Henry Ford Health, says unhealthy air affects everyone with heart and vascular diseases, even those who haven’t been diagnosed yet.
Even healthy people may notice eye irritation or difficulty breathing during prolonged outdoor activity.
How widespread is the smoke?
It’s not just Michigan facing air quality issues. Several states are or will be in the path of the wildfire smoke plume.
Some of the wildfires feeding the smoke plume are in Minnesota, where much of the state is under an air quality alert.
An air quality alert called for the Chicago area was aggravated by wildfire smoke drifting into the region.
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Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection says.
And the entire state of Ohio was placed under an air quality alert for Thursday as air quality readings may reach the unhealthy stage, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said.
A map of the wildfire smoke plume across Michigan and other states on July 16, 2026.
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What does this mean for summer events and programs?
The combination of poor air quality rising on the heels of a heat wave in Metro Detroit resulted in several summer school and community program closures for Thursday.
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When will Detroit get a break from the smoke?
A cold front will move through Southeast Michigan Thursday night into Friday, bringing cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and a shift in winds that should gradually push the wildfire smoke out of the region and improve air quality heading into the weekend.
The above video originally aired on July 15, 2026.
