# North Dakota mother slits throats of 3 children, 2 dead 2026-08-10T13:54:02+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kailey Erhart, 22, allegedly slashed the throats of her three children in Mandan, North Dakota, on August 6, killing her two daughters aged 3 and 5 months, and critically injuring her 1-year-old son, who survived after surgery, The SUN reports, citing law enforcement. Officers found Erhart in the kitchen with a knife to her throat; she was taken into custody. A video on her husband's phone showed her instructing him to "say goodbye to your children." The husband had previously reported threats, leading to Erhart's admission to a mental health facility within the last 12-18 months. She is charged with Class AA felony murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault. Her bond is set at $3 million, and she is due in court on October 6. A GoFundMe has been started for the family. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: child murder, family violence, infanticide, Kailey Erhart, mental health, North Dakota Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/north-dakota-mother-slits-throats-of-3-children-2-dead/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/north-dakota-mother-slits-throats-of-3-children-2-dead/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.