Strathmore Mother Charged with Murder of Child

District Attorney Tim Ward has announced criminal charges against Sherri Telnas, age 45, for an incident occurring on June 29, 2019, resulting in the drowning death of her 12-year-old son and the injury of her 7-year-old son.

Telnas is charged with one count of murder with the special circumstance of lying in wait, one count of attempted murder causing great bodily injury, one count of gassing, and one count of battery on a peace officer.

She will be arraigned on the charges this afternoon at the Tulare County Pre-Trial facility where bail and a future court date will be set.

If convicted on all charges, Telnas faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Assistant District Attorney Dave Alavezos (559) 636-5494