Schenectady mom sentenced to 25 years in death of infant

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 24-year-old woman, who was convicted of killing her baby, was sentenced in Schenectady County Court on Monday. Persia Nelson was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Nelson was found guilty in October 2025 on the charges of murder, manslaughter, and endangering the welfare of a child. Her trial [...]