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SA Woman Charged with Criminal Neglect After Baby's Death in Elizabeth Downs

Police say inquiries are ongoing following the woman's release on bail to a 14 April court appearance.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to a Midlow Road address about 8pm Wednesday, where a nine‑month‑old boy was found unresponsive and could not be revived.
  • Northern District detectives arrested a 31‑year‑old woman from the property and charged her with criminal neglect.
  • The woman was granted bail and is scheduled to appear at Elizabeth Magistrates Court on April 14.
  • Detectives returned to the area on Thursday morning to interview witnesses as part of the continuing investigation.
  • Some outlets reported the baby was discovered in a minivan and provided a name, but police have not confirmed those details or a cause of death.