Georgia Mother Faces Murder Charges After Infant Son Dies from Alcohol Poisoning
Police in Georgia have arrested and charged a mother with murder and cruelty to children after her three-month-old son died from alcohol poisoning, according to official statements and court documents.
Arrest and Charges Following Infant's Death
Omayrilin Colon, a 37-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia, was taken into custody last Thursday and formally booked on Friday facing charges of murder and cruelty to children. The arrest follows a months-long investigation into the death of her infant son, identified as Baby Nova, who was found unresponsive in his Atlanta home last October.
Atlanta police officers responding to the scene discovered the three-month-old infant was not breathing and despite emergency efforts, the child later died. Initial examinations revealed no visible signs of physical trauma or injury on the baby's body, prompting further forensic investigation.
Forensic Evidence Reveals Lethal Alcohol Levels
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office conducted toxicology tests that yielded shocking results. Baby Nova's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.179 percent – more than double the legal limit for adult drivers in Georgia and a potentially fatal level for an infant of his age and size.
According to an arrest affidavit reviewed by local media, medical professionals determined that alcohol deliberately placed in the baby's feeding bottle caused the infant's death. The document states that the alcohol was purposely added to the container, contradicting Colon's initial statements to investigators.
Mother's Denial and Legal Proceedings
During police questioning, Colon reportedly denied giving her son alcohol and maintained she had fed him regular infant formula. However, evidence gathered during the investigation suggested otherwise, leading to her arrest on serious charges.
Colon waived her right to a court appearance last Friday, where a judge ruled she would be held without bond pending further legal proceedings. A public defender assigned to represent Colon has declined to comment on the case, according to local television reports.
Community Reaction to the Tragedy
The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, particularly among other parents. One neighbor, who is also a mother, expressed her distress to local media, stating: "It's not necessary to cause harm to anybody, let alone your children. It's heartbreaking and maddening."
The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the infant's death. The case highlights the severe dangers of alcohol consumption by infants and the legal consequences for those responsible for such harm to children.
