Source: People Magazine
A Michigan couple is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly smothering their 6-month-old daughter while intoxicated. They admitted to drinking and smoking marijuana while caring for the baby, who was found wedged in a couch and unresponsive. The incident occurred in December 2023, leading to charges of involuntary manslaughter and second-degree child abuse.
Child’s Condition: The Six month old Infant is deceased having being smothered by her father’s weight.
Authorities Response:
Police were called to the couple’s home on Davis Street in Kalamazoo at about 8 a.m. on Dec. 13, 2023, about a report of a baby who wasn’t breathing, WOOD-TV reports.
Police found footage from video cameras inside the home allegedly showing the couple drinking in the living room the night before
Government’s Stance and Actions: The Couple are each being held on $100,000 bonds. It is unclear whether they have entered pleas or if they have retained attorneys who can speak on their behalf.
Conclusion: This incident highlights the critical issues surrounding child abuse, neglect and gross negligence on the part of some parents. Mechanisms must be put in place by family members and even the society to protect children from abuse at all cost.
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