3-month-old boy, who was found unresponsive in a hotel, died after his mother strapped him in a wet car seat and placed him next to an AC unit set at very low degrees; mother arrested
Georgia – In a shocking incident in Georgia, three individuals have been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree child cruelty following the death of a 3-month-old boy. The child’s mother, 19-year-old S. Seright, along with L. Seright, 42, and B. Nash, 39, were arrested after the police discovered the infant in a condition that led to his untimely death.
The tragic event unfolded early in the morning on August 6, when deputies from the sheriff’s office responded to a call at a hotel. Upon their arrival shortly after 2 a.m., they found the 3-month-old boy unresponsive. The boy was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:37 a.m. Investigations revealed that the boy had been wrapped in a wet blanket and strapped into a wet car seat next to an air conditioning unit set at a chilling 61 degrees.
Reports from local media suggest that the boy’s mother had taken him into the bathroom while she showered, subsequently leaving him in the damp conditions and exposing him to the cold air from the AC unit. During this time, September reportedly rested on the hotel room couch, while the other two defendants were on the bed. Initial findings by officials indicate that Josiah died of hypothermia and respiratory failure. The specifics of how long the boy was left in such conditions are still under investigation. An autopsy has been planned to further understand the exact cause of death and to aid the ongoing police investigation into the tragic circumstances.
The three defendants are currently held at a detention center. It remains to be confirmed if any of the defendants have secured legal representation or if bond has been set for their release. The case continues to develop as more details emerge from the investigation. This devastating incident has cast a spotlight on the dire consequences of negligence and the importance of child welfare. As the community reels from the news, the legal system is tasked with unraveling the events that led to the young child’s death and ensuring justice is served.
