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1-year-old dies after his mother, who claimed she was feeling unwell and lay down to sleep while at home alone with the baby, didn’t give the child anything to eeat or drink for nearly 2 days before she found the child unresponsive; charges

by Nolan Harris
March 8, 2025
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1-year-old dies after his mother, who claimed she was feeling unwell and lay down to sleep while at home alone with the baby, didn’t give the child anything to eeat or drink for nearly 2 days before she found the child unresponsive; charges

Missouri – A Missouri mom has been taken into custody and charged with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death after her 1-year-old baby died from maInutrition and dehydration. The 21-year-old woman, later identified as AIyssa, was arrested shortly after her child’s death was reported at the end of last month.

Authorities in Missouri responded to a call about an unresponsive child at the mother’s residence and found the child dead. An autopsy later confirmed that the child had gone without food or water for more than 40 hours. The lack of nourishment and hydration was determined to be the primary cause of death.

The 21-year-old mom claimed she had been suffering from a severe mlgraine, which caused her to sleep for an extended period, during which she failed to provide for her child’s needs. However, investigators found evidence that suggested the young mom left the child unattended for long stretches, neglecting to feed or hydrate the infant during the critical 43-hour period leading up to the child’s death.

During an interview with investigators, the 21-year-old woman reportedly informed authorities in Missouri that the last time she fed her child was on the evening of February 26, which was about 37 hours before the baby’s estimated time of death. The next evening, after the child had gone without food, she put the baby to bed at around 6:30 p.m. following a diaper change.

Right before 3 a.m. on Feb. 28, the woman reportedly heard the 1-year-old crying, attended to the child for half an hour before returning the baby to bed. Later that day, around 2 p.m., the moither discovered that the baby was unresponsive and had blue lips. She admitted to police that she had neglected to take the child to the doctor due to her migraine, which caused her to rest.

Investigators interviewed neighbors and family members, confirming that the woman had not been seen actively caring for her child in the days before the incident. Although no physical abuse was discovered, authorities concluded that the failure to provide basic care amounted to neglect.

The investigation revealed that there were no signs of recent injury or illness, further confirming that the cause of death was neglect, not an external factor.

The 21-year-old mother was charged with one count of abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death. She was held at the county jail with a bond set at $100,000 and is scheduled for a court hearing on March 6, 2025, and if convicted, she faces a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.

The death has shocked the local community, prompting discussions about child welfare, mental health support for parents, and the importance of vigilant caregiving. The case also raises concerns about the accessibility of resources for young parents facing health struggles that could impact their ability to care for their children.

As the legal process moves forward, this case highlights the critical importance of ensuring children’s well-being and preventing neglect.

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