KENT, Wash. — A 24-year-old Washington State woman is under investigation for homicide and reckless care that caused the death of her infant son, Kent Police said late Saturday.
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Medics were called on Dec. 12 after the 2-month old baby was found unresponsive, police said.
When the mother returned, she found the child unresponsive and not breathing.
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Police said the mother placed the child on his stomach on top of a sleeping bag and left him unattended for at least 20 minutes while she watched television in another room.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the child's memorial fund. Click here to view.