Nationwide — A 2-month-old child’s dad and mom and grandparents from Brunswick County, North Carolina, have been arrested and charged after the kid died in February. Authorities say all 4 face expenses linked to neglect and unsafe circumstances that led to the kid’s dying.
Police recognized the dad and mom as Chloe Marnell and Jayhlen Washington. Each are charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent baby abuse. Investigators say the couple used cocaine whereas caring for the toddler, co-slept with him, and left him in a chilly dwelling with out warmth.
The grandparents, Eddie Hollingsworth and Danika Holloway, face negligent baby abuse expenses. Courtroom information present additionally they allowed the child to stay within the freezing dwelling, including to the unsafe residing circumstances.
In response to WLBT, all 4 have been arrested on September 19. Arrest warrants describe a sample of neglect that positioned the toddler at severe danger. The child was discovered wrapped in a blanket and left in circumstances that investigators known as unsafe.
Marnell is being held on an $80,000 secured bond, whereas Washington faces a $100,000 secured bond. Hollingsworth and Holloway are every held on $40,000 bonds.
The child’s official reason for dying has not been launched. Authorities haven’t stated if extra expenses are anticipated.
