US Mother Charged After Infant’s Death Is Linked to Morphine

A 34-year-old woman has been charged with murder and homicide by child abuse after the death of her 10-month-old child in South Carolina, United States. Authorities said the investigation began in December 2025 after detectives were called to a medical centre following the infant’s death. A search warrant was later executed at the family’s home. Laboratory results reportedly found a high level of morphine in the child’s blood. Investigators said medical records and other evidence led them to accuse the woman of administering the drug. She remains in custody after being denied bond.

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