PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Is the state agency that’s tasked with keeping Arizona kids safe failing?

The question comes following the murders of three children known to the system, including Emily Pike , 14, Zariah Dodd , 16, and Rebekah Baptiste , 10. Each case is different; Emily and Zariah were living in group homes, while Rebekah’s father regained custody after several investigations by the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS).

Arizona’s Family Investigates took a closer look at Rebekah’s death, which is the most recent case. There appeared to be several opportunities where the state could have intervened, but didn’t.

Police body camera video shows officers questioning Richard Baptiste and his girlfriend, Anicia Woods, about his daughter’s severe injuries on July 27.

“How

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