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Atlanta Mother Charged With Murder After Infant’s Death Ruled Alcohol-Related Homicide

Toxicology found a 0.179 blood-alcohol level in the 3-month-old.

Overview

  • Police say Omayrilin Colon, 37, was arrested Jan. 29 and booked on murder and first-degree cruelty to children in Fulton County.
  • Investigators allege she intentionally filled her son's bottle with alcohol, and the medical examiner later ruled the case a homicide.
  • The infant was found unresponsive at an Atlanta home on Oct. 14 and died at a children’s hospital the next day with no obvious physical injuries noted.
  • Colon told investigators she fed only formula, but medical findings state the alcohol was ingested directly from the bottle rather than via breast milk.
  • A judge ordered her held without bond after she waived a court appearance, and authorities have not identified a motive.