UPDATE: A shocking incident unfolded in Sulphur, Louisiana, where a mother has been arrested for allegedly shooting her one-year-old daughter dead in front of her two-year-old sister. Kristin Bass, aged 28, was taken into custody on January 1, 2026, after police responded to a call about the tragic shooting.
Authorities report that the Sulphur Police Department received the distressing call shortly after 8 PM. Officers arrived at Bass’s home on Quelqueshue Street to find her one-year-old daughter, Acelynn Moss, deceased from a gunshot wound. Bass’s two-year-old daughter was present during the incident, crying for help when the father, Bradley Moss, rushed into the room.
According to Bradley, upon entering, he found Bass holding the gun and standing over Acelynn’s lifeless body. In a chilling statement, Bass reportedly told him,
“I just sent our baby to God… Now I gotta get her.”
This harrowing revelation underscores the emotional turmoil surrounding this case.
The incident has drawn immediate attention due to its tragic nature. Following her arrest, Kristin Bass was charged with first-degree murder and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Her bond has been set at an astounding $10 million. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has taken custody of the surviving two-year-old girl as the investigation continues.
As details emerge, the motive behind this alleged crime remains unclear. If convicted, Bass faces a minimum sentence of life in prison without parole, while prosecutors may pursue a capital verdict, potentially leading to a death sentence under Louisiana law.
Additionally, Bass faces an extra charge of Direct Contempt of Court, details of which have not been fully disclosed, but this charge hints at her behavior in the aftermath of her arrest. The maximum penalty for this contempt charge is just six months, a stark contrast to the severe consequences she may face for the murder charge.
This incident evokes memories of another tragic shooting in Louisiana, where a father fatally shot his wife and injured his stepdaughter in a fit of rage just before Christmas. Such events raise questions about mental health and domestic safety, emphasizing the urgent need for community support and intervention.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into this heartbreaking case. The community is left in shock, grappling with the aftermath of this senseless violence. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
