Edmonton parents charged in 25-day-old infant’s death
Edmonton police say two parents have been charged after their 25-day-old infant died in hospital in February 2025.
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Two parents have been charged in connection with the death of their 25-day-old infant in Edmonton, police said. The infant died in hospital after emergency crews responded to a medical distress call on Feb. 4, 2025.
Crews were called to the area of 33 Street and 116A Avenue, according to the Edmonton Police Service. The infant was taken to hospital, where the child died.
Police said their homicide section was contacted and began investigating the nature of the death on Feb. 5, 2025.
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Following an autopsy and review, the Edmonton Medical Examiner determined that the infant died of severe acute malnutrition and dehydration. The death was ruled a homicide, police said.
On Nov. 5, 2026, each parent was charged with failing to provide necessaries of life and criminal negligence causing death, according to police.
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Official source: Edmonton Police Service