Crews are searching along Alabama’s gulf coast for the bodies of four children.

It’s believed their father threw them off an 80 foot high bridge after an argument with his wife.

The children range in age from four months to three years.

A prosecutor has charged the father with four counts of capital murder after allegedly confessing.


And in Washington, DC, a woman faces murder charges after U.S. Marshals found decomposing bodies of four girls in her apartment.

She’s believed to be the mother.

The kids range in age from 5 to 17.

A medical examiner believes the bodies had been in the apartment for more than two weeks.

This is the topic of Thursday’s Download segment. We want to know if you think “safe haven” laws are a good idea.

To explain a little, many state have “safe haven” laws, including Missouri. These laws basically say a parent can bring a baby to a hospital, fire department, or police department and leave the child there.

Each state is different on how old the child can be. In Missouri and Arkansas they have to be 30 days or younger; in North Dakota they child can be up to a year old.

So we want to know what you think. Are “safe haven” laws a good idea? Text or email your thoughts to news@kspr.com. You can also comment below. Stay tuned to KSPR News at 4:30 and 10:00 for your Talk Backs.