Arkansas – In a shocking incident out of Arkansas, a 31-year-old mother, identified as C. Newsom, has been charged after her 1-year-old son drowned in a bathtub while she was allegedly distracted on her phone for nearly fifteen minutes. Authorities say the tragedy unfolded inside their home in early September, exposing a moment of neglect that ended with the death of an infant and a mother now under suicide watch.
Newsom faces one count of felony manslaughter for recklessly causing the death of her child, along with two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Police allege that her inattention directly led to her son’s drowning while he was in her care.
According to court documents, officers with the police department responded on September 7 to the home following a report of an unresponsive infant. When first responders arrived, they found Newsom on the bathroom floor performing CPR on her 1-year-old. Medics took over emergency care and rushed the child to a nearby hospital, where doctors fought to save his life. Despite their efforts, the little boy was pronounced dead six days later, on the evening of September 13. The tragedy prompted an immediate investigation, and Newsom was soon questioned about the events that led to the drowning…