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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsSeptember 15, 2026Hillsborough County

Tampa judge sentences Arayia Hudson to 40 years in prison for son's murder

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A Tampa mother pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of her 4-year-old son. Arayia Hudson, 38, was originally arrested in July 2024 following a 911 emergency response.

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Why It Matters

A criminal court case concludes with a 40-year prison sentence for a resident following a child fatality investigation.

Key Facts

  • Arayia Hudson was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of her 4-year-old son.
  • Hudson was originally arrested in July 2024.
  • Police responded to a 911 call and found Hudson attempting to revive her unconscious 4-year-old son.

Who's Mentioned

PersonArayia Hudson“Defendant sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder and aggravate”other38“Age of the defendant.”locationTampa“City where the incident occurred and WFLA is based.”other911“Emergency call placed.”OrganizationWFLA“News organization reporting on the case.”