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Infant Drowns In Bathtub, PA Mom Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter: Reports
An Allentown mother was charged with involuntary manslaughter after her infant son drowned in the bathtub of their residence, authorities said.
Megan Ramsey, 24, was charged for leaving the boy unattended in the bathtub with the water running, leading to his drowning, according to the affidavit.
Ramsey was charged on Monday, Oct. 21, according to court documents.
The drowning happened in the 1800 block of South Church Street on Wednesday, April 24, the affidavit states. The boy was 13 months old at the time.
Ramsey left him in the bathtub unsupervised with some toys while…
Infant Thrown Like 'Dog Poop' Out PA Window By CNA, Mom: Affidavit
A certified nursing assistant in Maryland and her boyfriend have been arrested for throwing their newborn son out an apartment window and attempting to cover up his death, Pennsylvania State Police troopers announced on Tuesday, June 25, and detailed in court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
Joshua Wooters, 19, and Emily Dickinson, 20, both of McConnellsburg, have been charged with felonies for criminal homicide and conspiracy, as well as misdemeanor counts of concealing the death of a child and abuse of a corpse, as stated in their court dockets.
The couple's arrests com…
PhD Student Accused Of Killing Infant Twin, Abusing Brother In Pittsburgh, Report Says
Support is on the rise for a Pennsylvania family grieving the loss of one of their twin boys allegedly at the hands of their babysitter, who is accused of abusing the other as well, multiple news reports say.
More than $50,000 had been raised as of Saturday, June 22 on a GoFundMe for first-time parents Savannah Roberts and Ethan Katz. The couple is mourning the loss of 6-week-old Leon, who is survived by his twin brother, Ari.
Nicole Virzi, 29, is accused of causing the skull fracture that killed baby Leon, causing him to suffer a brain bleed and fracture on the side of his head, WTAE …
7-Month-Old PA Baby Dies Of Fentanyl Overdose While In Grandma's Care: Authorities
A Pennsylvania infant has died from acute fentanyl toxicity, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
The announcement comes two months after 7-month-old Zhuri Sade Bogle was found unresponsive in her bed in the 8100 block of Chaske Street, Penn Hills on January 14, 2023, at 6:44 a.m., according to the release.
"When first responders arrived, they found Zhuri’s father performing CPR. First responders took over, but at 7:05 a.m. she was pronounced deceased at the scene," Allegheny County officials stated in the release. "Detectives learned Zhuri was in the care of her grandmother …
Baby Clinging To Life After Lower Paxton Drowning Dies, Dad Charged With Murder, Police Say
On August 18, 2022, a Lower Paxton Township dad was spotted screaming his "infant had drowned"— now the baby has died, authorities announced on March 8, 2023.
Devine Davis, 29, was arrested on assault charges for the drowning in the 4900 block of Wynnewood Road after an investigation, according to the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police.
The infant had suffered life-threatening injuries but clung on until Feb. 22, 2023, the police say.
Davis was charged with murder on March 7, 2023.
He has been denied bail and remains in prison.
No additional information …
Infant's Death Forces Pittsburgh's 4moms To Recall Over 2 Million Baby Swings, Rockers
The Pittsburgh based company 4moms has issued a recall of over 2 million infant swings, rockers after the death of a 10-month-old infant.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the massive recall on Monday, August 15.
"When the swing or rocker is not in the use, their restraint straps can hang below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps, posing entanglement and strangulation hazards," CPSC stated.
The recall is of MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers.
In addition, 60,000 MamaRoo and 10,000 RockaRoo were sold in Canada.
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