Law&Crime Sidebar 7 Bombshell Clues Against Accused ‘Killer’ Pediatrician
Jan 1, 2026
A mother–daughter vacation in Florida turned tragic when pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta was accused of murdering her child. A chilling 911 call and autopsy findings that ruled out drowning raised more questions than answers. Bodycam footage captured the dramatic moment of her arrest, while surveillance video painted a contrasting picture of her alleged timeline. The case spirals through fluctuating murder charges and highlights a contentious custody battle, leaving lingering mysteries about the truth behind this horrifying incident.
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Autopsy Contradicts Drowning Claim
- The medical examiner ruled out drowning and found dry lungs and stomach, plus mouth cuts and cheek bruising.
- Dr. Tuyet Tran's preliminary opinion was that Arya was dead before entering the pool and injuries suggested smothering.
Mother's Account Of Waking To A Missing Child
- Jesse Weber recounts Gupta's statement that she woke, found her daughter missing, saw the sliding door open, and discovered her in the pool.
- Gupta told police she tried for about 10 minutes to help but couldn't swim and then called 911.
Affidavit Highlights Key Contradictions
- The arrest affidavit framed a stark contradiction between Gupta's drowning story and the medical findings, forming the basis for a first-degree murder warrant.
- The affidavit also noted an empty stomach contradicting Gupta's claim about the child's last meal and the ongoing custody conflict.