Retta Cruse, who was convicted of killing her two children in 2021, died by suicide at ASPC-Perryville. Cruse was found unresponsive in her housing unit and despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead. She was convicted of giving her daughters, ages 4 and 9, prescription drugs that caused their deaths. Cruse also harmed herself with a knife during the incident. A witness reported that she was upset about losing custody of one of her daughters. The Arizona Department of Corrections confirmed her death. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Suicide Hotline at 988. You can watch 12News content on the free 12+ app, where users can stream live events and on-demand videos related to breaking news, local news, weather, and more. The app is available on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
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