California Mother, Grandfather Charged in Fentanyl Death of Toddler

California Mother, Grandfather Charged in Fentanyl Death of Toddler
A drug user displays fentanyl in a file photo. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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LANCASTER, Calif.—The mother of a 17-month-old boy who died due to fentanyl ingestion during what was supposed to be a monitored visit at a Lancaster home was behind bars Wednesday in connection with murder and other charges.

Jessica Dominique Darthard, 39, was ordered to remain jailed in lieu of $2.08 million bail while awaiting arraignment Nov. 25 in a Lancaster courtroom in connection with the Feb. 18 death of the toddler, Justin Bulley.

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