Old Town Woman charged in daughter’s death

On Sunday, June 6, 2021, Maine State Police arrested 28-year-old Hillary Goding of Old Town. Goding is charged with manslaughter in the death of her 3-year-old daughter.  

On Friday, June 4, 2021, Old Town Fire and Rescue responded to 149 Center Street at approximately 10:48 pm after Goding called 911 to report that her daughter was unresponsive and not breathing.

The child was transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

An autopsy was performed Sunday by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Information regarding the autopsy is not being released at this time.

 

Hillary Goding was arrested in Lincoln Sunday and taken to the Penobscot County Jail.  

Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Old Town Police Department are investigating.