No charges for Arizona parents in case of toddler who was alive after being declared dead
Summary
An 18-month-old toddler in Arizona was declared dead after being found in a family pool but was later discovered breathing hours later in a hospital morgue and survived. Authorities decided not to charge the parents after finding safety measures in place and no clear evidence of negligence.Key Facts
- The toddler was found in a backyard pool and initially declared dead at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
- Hours later, the child was discovered breathing in a hospital room used as a morgue.
- Police recommended negligence charges, but the county attorney declined to file them.
- The family had childproof locks and safety measures, and multiple adults were present at the home.
- No signs of impairment were found in the parents.
- First responders tried life-saving measures before the boy was taken to the hospital.
- The child was later flown to another hospital and survived.
- The hospital reviewed its procedures and aimed to improve its care after the incident.
- Police reports noted tension with hospital staff during the event, including a conflict between officers and a doctor.
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