Piedmont, AL 10-year-old girl stabbed to death by juvenile

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April 21, 2026

Katheryn Bigbee, 10-year-old girl stabbed multiple times to death by juvenile at her Piedmont, Alabama home. — Katheryn Aliceanna Bigbee, 10-year-old girl stabbed multiple times to death by juvenile at her Piedmont, Alabama home

Katheryn Aliceanna Bigbee, 10-year-old girl stabbed multiple times to death by juvenile at her Piedmont, Alabama home as suspect now faces murder charge.

A 10-year-old Alabama girl found slain at a residence over the weekend was stabbed to death by a juvenile who now faces murder charges.

Katheryn Bigbee, an elementary school student from Piedmont, Ala., was found dead in her home on April 17, police said, AL.com reported.

Piedmont, Alabama 10-year-old girl stabbed multiple times by juvenile leading to her death

‘The parents heard something, and they couldn’t find one of the children inside the home,’ Piedmont police Chief Nathan Johnson told the outlet. ‘And so they went outside to look. And that’s how it came in as a missing person. They ended up finding a female with extensive injuries, appeared to be deceased.’

The Calhoun County Coroner ruled that Katheryn had been stabbed to death.

Katheryn Aliceanna Bigbee was found critically injured late Friday night, April 17, after police were called to a residence in the Asberry Church area on a report of a missing child, according to WVTM.

Officers arrived just before 11 p.m. and located the child inside the home. First responders attempted life-saving measures at the scene before the 10-year-old was transported to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown said Bigbee died from multiple stab wounds.

Piedmont, AL 10-year-old girl stabbed to death by juvenile — Katheryn Bigbee, Piedmont Elementary School student in Piedmont, Alabama stabbed multiple times by juvenile leading to her death. Images via social media.

Unanswered questions

Authorities declined to identify the juvenile given the age of the alleged suspect nor say what led to the fatal stabbing or how the victim came to know the juvenile suspect.

Piedmont Elementary School where Katheryn attended paid tribute to her in a Facebook post.

‘Our entire Piedmont Elementary School family is grieving as we remember a sweet little girl who brought smiles, kindness, and a bright light to our halls each day,’ the school said. ‘Katheryn had a joyful, spunky personality that made her truly special. She was an enthusiastic reader and will be remembered for the happiness she shared so freely.’

A GoFundMe launched to raise money for the girl’s family has raised more than $16,000.

Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.