(KPEL-FM) – The parents of a 10-month-old Louisiana child have been booked in the child’s death, according to a report by our news partners at KATC.
Charges Filed Against the Parents
According to the arrest report for Acadia Parish, 24-year-old Jacolby Jones of Crowley was booked for second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to juveniles, while the baby’s mother, Mikelle Smith, was charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles.
Crowley Police and emergency personnel arrived on scene on Tuesday of last week at a hotel to find that the 10-month-old child was not responsive.
What the Mother Told Investigators
According to those who are investigating the case, the mother arrived home from work to find her child sleeping on a bed, but later determined the child was not responsive, and she called 911 for help. When taken to the hospital, the child had to be placed on life support.
In a report at KLFY, they have reported the following:…