Investigation Continues Into Death of 15-Month-Old Boy in Queens

15-month-old child dies in Queens, mother is a suspect.

Police Investigate Death of 15‑Month‑Old Boy

JAMAICA, Queens — Police are investigating the death of a 15‑month‑old boy found unresponsive inside a Jamaica home on Monday, December 29, 2025, authorities confirmed. Officers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 911 call around 1:30 p.m. at a residence near 157th Street and 108th Avenue after a family member reported an emergency. When officers arrived, they discovered the toddler, later identified as Charlie Ramraykha, unconscious and covered in blood. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Mother Found Injured and Taken to Hospital

Police also found the boy’s 28‑year‑old mother, Nicole Boodhai, inside the home with slash wounds to her wrists. She was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where she was treated and stabilized. Law enforcement sources later said she was placed in police custody and charged with murder and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with her son’s death.

Officials have not yet disclosed the precise cause of the toddler’s death, and the medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy and toxicology tests to determine the official cause and manner of death. Early reports indicate there were no clear signs of external trauma on the child’s body, and investigators said that the blood observed on the scene may have come from the mother’s injuries, with final conclusions pending laboratory analysis.

Crime Scene and Community Response

Officers remained at the residence for several hours gathering evidence, documenting the scene, and interviewing family members and neighbors who were present or nearby when the incident occurred. Law enforcement emphasized that the investigation remains active and that additional details will be released as the NYPD and the Queens District Attorney’s Office continue their work.

Neighbors described the news as shocking and heartbreaking, saying the quiet residential block near 157th Street seemed like an ordinary community. A neighbor who asked not to be named said he heard loud yelling before the emergency call, though officials have not confirmed whether this was related to the incident. Another resident said the family “kept to themselves,” and that the neighborhood was left stunned by the tragedy.

Investigation and Next Steps

Investigators said they are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing potential witnesses, and working with forensic experts as part of the ongoing inquiry into the toddler’s death. The NYPD has asked anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual near the home around the time of the incident to contact detectives with any information that could assist the investigation. Officials reiterated that even small details can be important in determining the full circumstances of what happened.

The NYPD also noted that the medical examiner’s findings will be crucial in concluding how the child died and whether criminal charges beyond those already filed may be appropriate as the case proceeds through the legal system. Families and neighbors have been offered counseling resources through community services in the wake of the disturbing incident.