Kentucky mom arrested after sexually-abused toddler dies of extreme accidents

A Kentucky mom was arrested on Sunday after her toddler died from accidents consistent with physical and sexual abuse.

Mount Vernon resident Erica Lawson, 21, was arrested for second-degree manslaughter and first-degree felony abuse in opposition to a toddler underneath 12.

She was additionally charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and failure to report baby neglect.

Bell County Commonwealth Legal professional Lisa Fugate instructed WATE that the kid, who was 17 months outdated, confirmed indicators of sexual and bodily abuse when she was admitted to a hospital on July 28.

She was positioned on life help, however the baby’s accidents had been too extreme for her to get better.

WRIL-FM reported that the kid, who had reportedly been raped and crushed, was brain-dead by the point she died on Sunday.

The Middlesboro Police Department rapidly started an investigation to find out who was liable for the abuse.

Lawson was interviewed by police and arrested on Sunday night time, WRIL reported.

She was taken to Bell County Detention Middle, the place she is held on a $1,000,000 bond.

Fox Information Digital reached out to the Bell County Commonwealth Legal professional and the Middlesboro Police Division for extra data, however has not heard again.

The Middlesboro Police Division and Bell County authorities are actively investigating the incident.