Maine Woman Pleads Guilty in 14-Month-Old Son’s Fentanyl Death

Maine Woman Pleads Guilty in 14-Month-Old Son’s Fentanyl Death
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AUGUSTA, Maine—A Maine woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after her 14-month-old son’s fatal overdose, which led to the discovery of $700,000 worth of fentanyl and other drugs.

Investigators went to Ashley Malloy’s home after she dialed 911 and her son Karson died in a hospital. They discovered white powder on a blanket and sheet in the bedroom where Karson had been sleeping. An autopsy determined the toddler died of complications from exposure to the powerful opioid fentanyl, law enforcement officials said.