20-month-old dead, Lincoln woman arrested and charged with murder

Posted on February 24, 2022
Cierra Coker, 20, of Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police Dept./HOI-ABC)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

LINCOLN – A Lincoln woman has been arrested after a 20-month old sustained life-threatening injuries and later died.

Cierra Coker, 20, was arrested at around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, in Lincoln.

Lincoln Police say she is being charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery of a child.

Lincoln Police began investigating an injured child at a Lincoln residence on February 6.

The 20-month-old was transported to St. Johns Hospital in Springfield for life-threatening injuries and ultimately died.

The investigation is still ongoing.

No other information is available.

Heart of Illinois ABC can be reached at [email protected].

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