Oklahoma Mother Accused of Smothering Infant After Drinking 6-Pack and Rum: ‘If My Kid Is Dead, I Might As Well Be Too’

BIXBY, OKLAHOMA — A 31-year-old Oklahoma mother is facing child neglect charges after police say she accidentally smothered her 5-month-old son while sleeping on top of him after a night of heavy drinking.

The woman, identified as Sarah Jamison, allegedly drank a six-pack of Voodoo Ranger Juice Force beer and a shot of rum before falling asleep with her baby in bed on October 18.

Officers Find Infant Gray and Lifeless

According to a probable cause affidavit, officers arrived at Jamison’s home around 5:45 a.m. to find her baby gray, unresponsive, and not breathing.

Police said Jamison was still asleep when they entered the room and only woke up after two minutes of yelling and shaking

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