The children's mother, Shaynthia Gardner, 29, was arrested at the scene and is accused of killing her children, Oldham said. (CNN) Sheriff's deputies found a grisly and heartbreaking scene when they answered a 911 call at a Memphis apartment complex, authorities said Saturday. Four children, ages 4 years to 6 months, had been stabbed to death, Shelby County Sheriff Bill Oldham said. Investigators are trying to determine a motive.."One of the most difficult questions in any investigation always is, why did it occur?" A fifth child, a 7-year-old boy, escaped the mayhem, Oldham said.

Source: CNN July 02, 2016 20:15 UTC