Overview
- Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child following the May 11 death of her five-month-old daughter at a Best Western in Leacock Township.
- Investigators say hotel surveillance showed Beckett entering the lobby carrying the infant who appeared lifeless and that several guests tried CPR and called 911 before first responders arrived.
- Police report finding a photo and video on Beckett’s phone showing the child in the hotel spa tub and say Beckett initially denied placing the infant in the tub.
- A chemical breath test taken by investigators measured Beckett’s blood-alcohol content at 0.149%, which prosecutors cite as evidence of intoxication when she spoke to officers.
- Beckett waived a preliminary hearing on Aug. 26, was released on $100,000 bail, and is scheduled for arraignment in Lancaster County court on Sept. 25 as prosecutors prepare their case.