EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Authorities in Utah County have arrested a woman on negligent homicide charges following the tragic death of her 2-month-old child. The infant was discovered unresponsive at a residence in the Pioneer Landing neighborhood of Eagle Mountain on March 7, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the home after receiving a report of an infant who was not breathing. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures but were unable to revive the child, and the infant was pronounced dead at the scene.
During their investigation, deputies noted concerning signs of possible neglect within the home. The mother, who voluntarily spoke with law enforcement, reportedly admitted to consuming a significant amount of alcohol before taking a bath on the evening of March 6. She disclosed that she often falls asleep in the bathtub for extended periods.
According to authorities, the woman stated that she initially placed the infant in a bouncy chair next to the tub while she bathed. At some point, she picked up the child and positioned them on her lap, keeping the baby just above the water. However, she later awoke—approximately two hours later—when another one of her children expressed alarm upon finding the infant face down in the water and partially trapped beneath the mother’s knee.
The mother immediately lifted the unresponsive baby while the other child rushed to seek assistance from family members. Unfortunately, efforts to save the infant were unsuccessful.
Following the investigation, the woman was taken into custody and booked into the Utah County Jail on charges of negligent homicide and other related offenses. No further details have been released at this time.
Authorities emphasize that all charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law .
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