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Grandmother Charged in Death of 2-Year-Old at Roswell Clubhouse Pool

Detectives say witness interviews and surveillance prompted criminal warrants while the footage and detailed statements remain sealed as the investigation continues.

Overview

  • A toddler was pulled from the Harbor Landing clubhouse pool on June 21, 2026 after bystanders performed CPR and was taken to a hospital where he died the next day.
  • Police arrested 44-year-old Emelisa Paz-Santos, who surrendered on July 14 and was booked into Fulton County Jail on charges of involuntary manslaughter and second-degree cruelty to children.
  • Investigators told prosecutors they relied on witness interviews and surveillance video to obtain warrants but officials have not released that footage or the detailed statements.
  • The Roswell Police Department and the Fulton County District Attorney's Office said the probe is active and they have asked the public to share any information about the case.
  • The charges set the stage for criminal proceedings whose timing and course remain unclear and the community continues to grieve while seeking answers about supervision at the pool.