A Brooklyn woman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island's boardwalk in 2022.

Erin Merdy, 34, pleaded guilty to murder charges in connection with the deaths of her children, who were ages 7, 4, and 3 months old at the time of the killings.

The tragic incident occurred at Coney Island beach, where Merdy took her three children into the ocean waters. The children drowned in what authorities determined was an intentional act by their mother.

The case drew significant attention when it occurred in 2022, as investigators worked to piece together the circumstances that led to the deaths of the three young victims.

Merdy's guilty plea allowed her to avoid a trial and potentially more severe sentencing. The 20-year to life sentence means she will be eligible for parole consideration after serving 20 years in prison.

The sentencing brings legal closure to a case that shocked the local community and highlighted concerns about mental health and child welfare.