NEVAEH ALLEN: Louisiana vs. Phillip Gardner & Lanaya Cardwell for 2021 murder of 2-year-old *GARDNER GUILTY*

Toddler’s death ruled homicide; bond set for suspect arrested in disappearance

The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office has ruled the manner of death of Nevaeh Allen, 2, as a homicide but the exact cause of death is pending further tests.

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Search underway for 2-year-old who disappeared at apartment complex​

Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are searching an apartment complex for a missing toddler on Friday, Sept. 24.

Neveah Allen, 2, was last seen around noon at an apartment complex on West La Belle Avenue, which is off Florida Boulevard, according to BRPD.

Helicopters are assisting in the search.

According to Lanaya Cardwell the mother of the Neveah, she was at work when she got a call the baby wandered off from the apartment.

Cardwell says the baby was asleep on the couch for a nap when the mom’s boyfriend woke up and saw Neveah was gone.

She was last seen wearing a yellow dress with pineapples.

According to the mom, the door was left open when she left but that “she (Naveah) is not the type to wander off,” said Cardwell.








MEDIA - NEVEAH ALLEN: Missing from Baton Rouge, LA since 24 Sept 2021 - Age 2

 

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Bail set for mother charged in connection with death of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen

A judge set bail for Lanaya Cardwell, the mother whose charges were downgraded following the conviction of her former boyfriend for the 2021 murder of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen.

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Bail set for mother charged in connection with death of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen​

A judge set bail for Lanaya Cardwell, the mother whose charges were downgraded following the conviction of her former boyfriend for the 2021 murder of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen.

The judge set Cardwell’s bail at $90,000 during a court appearance on Tuesday, January 27. She became eligible for bail once her charges were amended from second-degree murder to multiple counts related to cruelty to juveniles.

Cardwell’s release will come with conditions. She will need to wear an ankle monitor and will not be allowed to have contact with any juvenile. In addition, she will face drug tests and will be required to remain at home. According to the court, she will only be allowed to leave for medical reasons and to meet with a lawyer or supervised agent.

Cardwell pleaded not guilty to her charges on January 6, 2026.

I'm assuming she testified against him and that's why?

Not real fresh or up on this one.