Fuquay-Varina mother accused of murdering son, 12, by not seeking medical treatment
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- A grand jury indicted 53-year-old Holly Wren on second-degree murder charges.
- Wren also faces intentional child abuse charges for serious physical injury.
- The indictment alleges she willfully failed to seek medical care for Jacob's diabetes.
A 53-year-old Fuquay-Varina woman is accused of murdering her 12-year-old diabetic son more than a year after his death.
Holly Wren was indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree murder and intentional child abuse resulting in serious physical injury. She’s due to appear in Wake County Superior Court on July 6.
Wren’s son, Jacob Wren, died in March 2025.
The indictment says Wren “unlawfully and feloniously did willfully fail to seek medical attention for Jacob Wren’s untreated diabetes which amounted to a grossly negligent omission causing his death.”
Wren was arrested Thursday, and she’s listed as an inmate in Wake County jail’s inmate search system.
Jacob was survived by his mother and an older brother, according to his obituary, which said he had a special bond with his two dogs and his cat.
“Jacob enjoyed games, hikes, visits to the beach, exploring aquariums, and learning about space,” the obituary said. “His heart was full of kindness, and his curiosity about the universe extended to the moon and beyond.”
