Child, 2, Dies After Parents Tie Mattress and Driveway Salt Bags Over Crib

Child, 2, Dies After Parents Tie Mattress and Driveway Salt Bags Over Crib
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 2-year-old child in Pennsylvania suffocated to death after his parents allegedly covered his crib with a mattress and weighed it down with two 50-pound bags of driveway salt, it was reported Tuesday.

Justin Joseph Dwyer, 29, and Courtney Stash, 28, were arrested and charged Wednesday with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault, among numerous other charges, PennLive reported.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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