State of Florida v. Neha Gupta
Pediatrician Neha Gupta was charged with second-degree murder on February 26, 2026, in the death of her four-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi, who was found unresponsive in a Florida swimming pool in June 2025. As of February 26, 2026: Autopsy findings revealed no water in the child's lungs or stomach, indicating she was dead before being placed in the pool and suggesting she was smothered, contradicting the initial report of drowning. The charge was downgraded from first-degree murder to aggravated manslaughter on August 8, 2025, before being updated to second-degree murder. Gupta, who pleaded not guilty on August 7, 2025, was terminated from her position at OU Health on May 30, 2025, and denied bond due to the severity of the charges.
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February 2026 — 1 developments
Pediatrician Neha Gupta has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her four-year-old…
Pediatrician Neha Gupta has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her four-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi, who was found unresponsive in a Florida swimming pool in June 2025. Autopsy findings revealed no water in the child's lungs or stomach, indicating she was dead before being placed in the pool and suggesting she was smothered, contradicting the initial report of drowning. Newly released 911 audio captures Gupta's call reporting the incident.
October 2025 — 1 developments
Newly released surveillance video shows the final days of 4-year-old Aria Talathi with her mother, Dr.
Newly released surveillance video shows the final days of 4-year-old Aria Talathi with her mother, Dr. Neha Gupta, before authorities allege Gupta smothered her daughter and staged the death as a drowning. Additionally, Dr. Gupta was suspended from patient care and given notice of termination as of May 30, 2025.
August 2025 — 3 developments
Neha Gupta's first-degree murder charge in the death of her daughter has been dropped and replaced with aggravated manslaughter.
Neha Gupta's first-degree murder charge in the death of her daughter has been dropped and replaced with aggravated manslaughter. Prosecutors announced the downgrade, indicating a shift in the legal approach to the case.
Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta pleaded not guilty on August 15, 2025, to charges of second-degree …
Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta pleaded not guilty on August 15, 2025, to charges of second-degree murder and aggravated manslaughter in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi. Her attorney entered the plea on her behalf via Zoom. The prosecution alleges Gupta smothered her daughter and staged the death as an accidental drowning, which is contradicted by autopsy findings.
Dr. Neha Gupta pleaded not guilty in court on August 7, 2025, to the murder of her 4-year-old daught…
Dr. Neha Gupta pleaded not guilty in court on August 7, 2025, to the murder of her 4-year-old daughter in Florida. She was denied bond during the hearing. Gupta is accused of killing her daughter at a short-term rental property.
July 2025 — 9 developments
Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta was denied bond by a judge who deemed the charges severe in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi.
Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta was denied bond by a judge who deemed the charges severe in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi. Police responded to a drowning call on June 27, 2025, but an autopsy revealed asphyxiation rather than drowning. Gupta was arrested in Oklahoma City and pending extradition to Florida.
Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her four-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi, who was found in a South Florida rental property.
Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her four-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi, who was found in a South Florida rental property. Autopsy results indicated asphyxiation by smothering, contradicting Gupta's claim of drowning. Gupta was terminated from her position at OU Health on May 30, 2025, less than a month before the incident.
Gupta was denied bond, with a judge noting the severity of the charges and the strong evidence presented by prosecutors.
Gupta was denied bond, with a judge noting the severity of the charges and the strong evidence presented by prosecutors. Her arraignment was scheduled for August 7.
Bodycam footage showed Gupta's arrest in Oklahoma.
Bodycam footage showed Gupta's arrest in Oklahoma. She was extradited to Florida, where a judge found probable cause for the charges.
An arrest warrant detailed inconsistencies between Gupta's statements to police and autopsy findings, which indicated asphyxiation rather than drowning.
An arrest warrant detailed inconsistencies between Gupta's statements to police and autopsy findings, which indicated asphyxiation rather than drowning.
Neha Gupta appeared in court for the first time since her arrest, facing a first-degree murder charge.
Neha Gupta appeared in court for the first time since her arrest, facing a first-degree murder charge. Her attorney argued that the death was a tragic accident.
Dr. Neha Gupta, an Oklahoma pediatrician, was extradited to South Florida on a first-degree murder c…
Dr. Neha Gupta, an Oklahoma pediatrician, was extradited to South Florida on a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi. Authorities allege Gupta killed her daughter and staged the death as a drowning on June 27, 2025, at a rental home in El Portal, Florida, which autopsy findings contradicted. Gupta was arrested in Oklahoma and extradited on July 18, 2025.
Dr. Neha Gupta, accused of killing her daughter Aria Talathi, was fired from her job on May 30, 2025…
Dr. Neha Gupta, accused of killing her daughter Aria Talathi, was fired from her job on May 30, 2025, weeks before the alleged incident. Authorities allege Gupta smothered her daughter and staged the death as a drowning, which is contradicted by autopsy findings. The case is complicated by a contentious custody battle with the child's father, Dr. Saurabh Talathi.
Dr. Neha Gupta was arrested in Oklahoma City by U.S. Marshals.
Dr. Neha Gupta was arrested in Oklahoma City by U.S. Marshals.
June 2025 — 1 developments
Aria Talathi, 4, was found unresponsive in a pool at a rental property in El Portal, Florida.
Aria Talathi, 4, was found unresponsive in a pool at a rental property in El Portal, Florida. Her mother, Dr. Neha Gupta, called 911, claiming her daughter had drowned.