Sadie Fleming, 27, disappeared from her home in Washington, Connecticut, between midnight and 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, along with her 1-month-old son, Hudson, police said. Authorities issued a Silver Alert to help find them.
Search teams located Fleming around 5:45 p.m. that same day on a remote wooded road in Washington.
Hudson was found with life-threatening injuries, and paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital. EMTs also transported Fleming for treatment after attempting to stabilize her at the scene, police said.
Despite efforts to save him, Hudson was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Authorities have not released details on what caused the baby's injuries, why Fleming left the home, or where she was headed.
The case remains under active investigation.
Connecticut State Police urge anyone who saw Sadie Fleming or her son on Sunday morning or has information about the incident to contact Detective Daniel Koehler at 860-626-7900.
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