3 Bay Area Babies Have Died of Fentanyl Overdose Since May

Three adults have been charged with murder in the deaths of two of the children, according to authorities.
3 Bay Area Babies Have Died of Fentanyl Overdose Since May
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Sophie Li
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At least three babies have died of overdose involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl in the Bay Area of Northern California since May, with a San Jose couple recently charged in the August death of their 18-month-old daughter.

Derek Vaughn Rayo, 27, and Kelly Gene Richardson, 28, were both charged with murder on Nov. 22 in the child’s death from fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity, authorities said.

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Sophie Li is a Southern California-based reporter covering local daily news, state policies, and breaking news for The Epoch Times. Besides writing, she is also passionate about reading, photography, and tennis.
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