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Mother breastfeeding 3-week-old son admits to smoking meth days before his death, complaint says
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The parents, a 23-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, face serious charges.
A tragic incident in Wisconsin has led to charges against two parents. The case involves a baby who died at just three weeks old. An autopsy revealed the cause of death was related to a toxic substance.
The parents, a 23-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, face serious charges. They are accused of neglect and homicide. Further details about the incident and charges are available from the source, including the events that unfolded when authorities responded to a report of an unresponsive child.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? A tragic incident in Wisconsin has led to charges against two parents. The case involves a baby who died at just three weeks old. An autopsy revealed the cause of death was related to a toxic…
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