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Infant's Death Ruled Homicide—Babysitter Now Behind Bars In Maryland: Police
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with murder after a 7-month-old infant died while in his care, authorities said.
Terron Christopher Matasaran, 36, of Bladensburg, is facing second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse charges in connection with the baby’s death, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.
The case began on Monday, September 23, 2024, when officers responded to a home on Stewart Lane in Silver Spring for reports of an unresponsive baby boy.
Matasaran, who had been babysitting the infant as a favor to the child’s family, claimed the baby had falle…
Infant Dies, 10 Others Sickened In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products
A multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry products has killed an infant and sickened at least 10 others.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials are investigating infections linked to recalled Yu Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
The illnesses were in New York, New Jersey, California, and Illinois between Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency said.
Of 11 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized. In California, one pregnant woman and her twins were sick and both infants died. But …