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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Birmingham woman arrested after baby dies
A woman, 37, has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after the death of a baby in were called to reports of an infant having a medical emergency on Culford Drive, in Bartley Green, on Midlands Police said the baby boy was taken to hospital, where he sadly died."We understand the concerns of the community of this incident, but we would ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances," a spokesperson said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Baby boy dies after ‘medical emergency' at house as woman, 37, arrested over ‘child neglect'
A 37-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after the death of a baby boy. Cops scrambled to the scene in Bartley Green, Birmingham, following reports of an infant having a medical emergency at around 4.30pm yesterday. The tot was found on Culford Drive and was rushed to hospital. But despite the best efforts of paramedics, the baby tragically passed away in hospital, West Midlands Police confirmed. The woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect, said cops. She remains in custody today for questioning with inquiries ongoing. West Midlands cops urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the death. One neighbour told the BBC the baby's death was "heartbreaking" and something she never thought would happen on her doorstep. Another resident described it as a "close" and friendly community, with people in the cul-de-sac often helping one another out, reports the outlet. A force spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a baby having a medical emergency at an address in Culford Drive, at around 4.30pm yesterday. "The baby was taken to hospital, where he sadly died. "A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect, and she remains in custody for questioning. "We understand the concerns of the community of this incident, but we would ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances." 1
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Staunton man enters plea in case involving dead baby
A second suspect charged after a baby was found dead inside a Staunton home in 2023 was back in court last week. In Staunton Circuit Court, Christian B. Crouse, 22, of Staunton, pleaded guilty on June 10 to a felony charge of child neglect. In a plea agreement, his plea will be taken under advisement for one year and dismissed if he stays trouble-free. The baby's mother, Mayada J.O. Denar, 25, had her guilty plea to child neglect also taken under advisement in May. Both were charged last year following the death of their baby on April 1, 2023. The child, Mason Denar, was just shy of 7 months old when he died at a residence in the 300 block of North Madison Street in Staunton. According to Staunton Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Perry, when police arrived at the home for a report of an unresponsive baby, they were met with "incredibly unclean conditions," he said at Crouse's sentencing hearing. Perry said the floor of the home was littered with trash, feces, clothing, food, and insects. There was also black mold on the ceiling and rotted food in the refrigerator, the prosecutor said at an earlier hearing. More: Healthcare, education and immigration highlighted in Senator Warner's Staunton town hall The baby was initially found in a bed by medical personnel. He was pronounced dead at the the unsanitary conditions, numerous bongs, glass smoking devices, a digital scale and "wax," a form of concentrated marijuana, were discovered in the residence. Perry said Crouse had a "significant addiction" to the wax. There was no crib for the baby to sleep in, according to Perry, and he said the couple had a "co-sleeping arrangement" with their child. Court records indicate the baby slept with the couple since birth. An affidavit to a search warrant said photographs of the deceased infant showed he had discoloration on his back, leading up to his neck. He also had purple and blue discoloration in his left foot. The baby's official cause of death was listed as "sudden unexpected death." No drugs were found in the child's system. Linda Czyzyk, of the Staunton Public Defender's Office, said Crouse and his family had only lived at the residence for about a month and were on a waiting list for Section 8 housing. "This was not a permanent situation," she said. "They were in desperate straits." The couple also had three dogs and puppies, according to Czyzyk, who admitted the setup was not "an ideal living situation. This was more of a situation - they were poor." Crouse, who had been jailed since May 6 after having his bond revoked for failing multiple drug screens, has been released from Middle River Regional Jail, online records show. More: ACSO: Infant injured, Waynesboro man charged with child abuse Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Staunton man enters plea in case involving dead baby
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Texas Parents Charged with Murder a Year After Their 4-Month-Old Baby Was Found Dead in a Motel Dresser Drawer
Two Texas parents have been charged with murder following the May 2024 death of their baby daughter Brookelynn Fancher was 4 months old when she was found dead in a dresser drawer at a motel in Houston last year Jeremy Fancher, 38, and Destiny Campos, 21, have since been taken into custody following an investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's OfficeTwo Texas parents have been charged with murder, more than a year after their 4-month-old baby was found dead in a dresser drawer at a motel. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced on Saturday, June 21, that the baby's parents had been taken into custody more than a year after the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to the death of an infant at a motel on Rancho Mission Drive in Houston in May 2024. The HCSO has accepted murder charges for both Jeremy Fancher, 38, and Destiny Campos, 22, following the death of their daughter, Brookelynn Fancher, on May 26, 2024, Gonzalez said. Per the HCSO, the parents were reportedly "living at the location for over a year" when Brookelynn was found unresponsive inside a dresser drawer where she "reportedly slept." After a follow-up investigation, Destiny was arrested on Friday, June 20, and booked at Harris County Jail. Jeremy was arrested on Saturday, June 21, and booked at Tom Green County Jail, the HCSO said. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "I'm glad our team has remained relentless and sought justice for this precious infant," Gonzalez wrote in a statement, acknowledging the work of the HCSO's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, Texas Department of Public Safety, San Angelo Police Department and Tom Green County Sheriff's Office. "Thanks to them, we are closer to securing justice for baby Brookelynn," the sheriff added. Luann Simon, the baby's maternal great-grandmother, told NBC affiliate KPRC that she was relieved charges had been filed, alleging that authorities "found methamphetamines in the [hotel] room" with the baby last year. Simon said police should have arrested the couple sooner following the baby's death. 'They have been living their lives like nothing ever happened,' she told the outlet. 'They should've been charged with the drugs at the scene and held on those charges until the homicide charges were ready.' Simon — who said she would "like to see them spend the rest of their lives behind bars" — also alleged that her granddaughter Destiny told her it "wasn't the first time" the couple put Brookelynn in the dresser drawer, as they'd "shut her in there" when they wanted "alone time." It is not immediately clear if Jeremy and Destiny have legal representation to comment on their behalf. Citing charging documents, KPRC and CBS affiliate KHOU reported that Destiny allegedly told investigators her husband would seal the drawer shut with a towel to prevent the infant from kicking it open. KHOU reported that the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office determined Brookelynn died from suffocation. Following the infant's death, per Fox affiliate KRIV, Jeremy claimed he was at the store and came back to find the drawer shut, while Destiny said she was asleep and assumed the baby was with Jeremy. The parents were also living with their 1-year-old son at the time, per the outlet. A motel housekeeper reportedly took photos of Brookelynn in the drawer and said she alerted management, KPRC reported. Jeremy's bond has been set at $850,000, per jail records. Destiny is due in court on Monday, June 23, and her bond has been set at $300,000, according to additional jail records. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Family speaks out after death of infant in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The family of a baby who died last Wednesday is continuing to deal with unimaginable heartbreak in Huntsville. Family members say this tragedy actually could have been avoided. According to family members, Madison Posey was just two weeks away from regaining custody of her twin daughters. Posey gave birth to the twins in February but tested positive for CBD at the Department of Human Resources placed the newborn girls in the custody of their father, Victavious Dennis. Family members say that the decision by the Madison County Department of Human Resources contributed to four-month-old Kyla's death. Judge sets $1M bond for Huntsville man charged in infant's death Posey said that the positive test for CBD came after her doctor recommended she consume it while pregnant. When they were born, her twins tested negative for everything. Posey says she visited her daughters on Sunday, June 8, only to find baby Kyla crying. When she picked her up, she says Kyla took two labored breaths and her arms were limp. She immediately contacted 911, but what happened next left this family confused and distraught. After baby Kyla arrived at the hospital by ambulance, staff members at the hospital contacted Huntsville police. Baby Kyla was diagnosed with brain trauma, a brain bleed, a broken collarbone, broken ribs and a liver injury. Kyla died on Wednesday, June 11. Man in critical condition after early morning crash in Huntsville Her father, Victavious Dennis, is now charged with murder in addition to aggravated child abuse. A Madison County Judge set his bond at $1 million following an Aniah's Law hearing. Investigators told News 19 that Dennis was alone with Kyla at home when her injuries Dennis says, she fell the night before while he was giving her a bath, and hit her head, but the hospital staff says Kyla had other injuries in the healing stage. Dennis is being held in the Madison County jail on a one-million-dollar now, Posey's 2-year-old son and baby Kylie, the surviving twin, are in foster care. A GoFundMe has now been set up for Kyla's funeral arrangements, which can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
