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Bradenton Mother Jailed After 4-Year-Old Drowns at After-Hours Pool Party

Prosecutors are reviewing video evidence to decide the next charge.

Overview

  • Police say surveillance video shows the girl slipped into the pool unnoticed during an after-hours gathering at an apartment complex and stayed underwater for several minutes.
  • Investigators report the footage conflicts with statements from the mother and other attendees.
  • Court documents say the mother was on her phone on the deck and later recorded a 0.124 blood-alcohol level after telling officers she drank six beers.
  • Officers say they arrived to find no CPR in progress, and the child died despite their efforts.
  • Rosette Pierrecius remains in jail as prosecutors review evidence and consider formal charges ahead of a June 26 arraignment.