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Mother and 2-Month-Old Found Dead in Waterford Apartment Bathtub

An autopsy by the Oakland County Medical Examiner ruled drowning and investigators are awaiting toxicology results to guide the ongoing probe.

Overview

  • Emergency crews responded to Whispering Woods Apartments after a reported drowning, which occurred Friday night, and found a 36-year-old woman and her 2-month-old son in a bathtub.
  • First responders began lifesaving measures at the scene and both victims were taken to separate area hospitals where they were later pronounced dead.
  • An autopsy completed by the Oakland County Medical Examiner determined that drowning was the cause of death for both the mother and the infant.
  • Investigators are treating the case as an active probe and are awaiting toxicology testing that could identify drugs, alcohol, or other factors that may have contributed to the deaths.
  • Authorities have released few additional details so far, leaving family impact and next investigative steps—such as toxicology timelines and any potential charges—to be clarified as results and information are released.