Mother fights for justice after son dies in foster care

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A mother is fighting for justice after she says her three-year-old special needs son died in foster care earlier this year.

Leon Marrero passed away in January. Attorneys argue his death could have been prevented and the charge against his mother, Nicole Marrero, should be dismissed.

Marrero says the nightmare started last September when Leon was admitted to the hospital due to an illness complicated by a gene mutation…

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