Savannah couple charged with murder after autopsy reveals infant died from fentanyl, meth

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A Savannah couple is facing murder charges after an autopsy revealed their nine-month-old infant died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to Chatham County police.

Heather Toinnette Laborde, 36, and Paul Michael Rapkin, 41, were arrested Tuesday and each charged with murder in the second degree and cruelty to children in the second degree.

Investigators obtained arrest warrants after a recent autopsy determined the cause of the infant’s death. On May 6, officers served a search warrant at the couple’s residence, where both were arrested…

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