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Mom Ditched Bassinet After Baby Died
Indiana mother charged with child neglect after baby died while wedged between parents in bed.
In brief
Indiana mother charged with child neglect after baby died while wedged between parents in bed. Shiann Bodkins, 19, faces neglect of dependent resulting in death charge after baby died from lack of oxygen while co-sleeping with her in bed. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Baby Death
Shiann Bodkins, 19, was charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death in connection with her baby's May death.
Police Report
Police were called to a home in Marion, Indiana, on May 3 after reports about a child in life-threatening condition.
Hospital Death
Bodkins' baby daughter died at the hospital on May 9 after being taken there for life-threatening condition.
Co-Sleeping Claim
Bodkins told police she co-slept with her baby because the infant was 'uncomfortable' sleeping in a bassinet.
Sleeping Routine
Bodkins claimed she slept better with the baby in her bed, which meant she also slept better.
Family Safety
Bodkins said another family member would keep an eye on the baby while she was asleep.
Autopsy Findings
Police said an autopsy listed the baby's cause of death as anoxic encephalopathy and an unsafe sleep environment.
Night Before
Bodkins told police she played video games with her mother before turning in for the night.
Baby Waking
Bodkins said between 5:30 and 6 a.m., the baby's father woke her up to get some sleep and she began watching the baby.
Feeding Routine
Bodkins got up with the baby to feed and change her before going back to bed.
Bed Placement
Bodkins placed the baby between her and the baby's father in bed.
Repetition
Bodkins repeated this routine a couple of hours later before her mother woke her up at 10 a.m.
Court Appearance
Bodkins is scheduled to appear in court again on November 6.
The takeaway
Shiann Bodkins, 19, faces neglect of dependent resulting in death charge after baby died from lack of oxygen while co-sleeping with her in bed.
