A Florida couple stands accused of murder and child neglect after they left their one-year-old daughter to die on the doorstep of her aunt.
Prosecutors said that Charquez Giles, 26; and Latonia Clemons, 36; left their toddler in her car seat on the doorstep of her aunt on July 10 after knocking once at the door.
Later on, the paternal aunt received a call informing her that the child may be needing medical help. She then rushed her to St. Mary’s Medical Center where she died.
Toxicology results showed that the baby’s cause of death was fentanyl and cocaine intoxication. The toddler’s dad is also facing separate abuse charges.
A relative contacted police to report that the suspect hit a 6-year-old boy with a Gucci belt and a cord of wires after he spilled Sprite on his game console.
“We deal with crime all the time, but when it comes to children, it’s personal,” the sheriff’s office said.
The parents were charged with third-degree felony murder, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and neglect of a child.
