Mother charged in toddler death

30-year-old Brittany Stroud faces involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment and drug possession charges after refusing CPR on her 17-month-old daughter.

“she's purple. oh my god”

911 call reveals child was dead

Brittany Stroud told 911 dispatcher her 1-year-old daughter was dead and said she had 'checked on her earlier that morning'.

“she's purple. oh my god”

Child found not breathing

Emergency responders found the toddler not breathing on a mattress in a rear bedroom after she spent evening on living room floor.

Mother's account of events

Brittany Stroud said she checked on daughter at 7:30 a.m. and heard her snoring before going back to sleep.

Autopsy reveals fentanyl

Autopsy found lethal fentanyl in the child's system after she died with fatal drug amounts.

Mother fled with red Jeep

Brittany Stroud fled in her red Jeep Compass after declining to attempt CPR on the child.

Mother's mother charged too

Brittany Stroud's mother Tammy Stroud faces complicity charges for involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment.

Tammy Stroud surrendered

Tammy Stroud surrendered to authorities on Oct 18 and pleaded not guilty to charges.

Brittany Stroud still at large

Brittany Stroud's arrest warrant remains outstanding; she is known to frequent Columbus and Franklin County areas.

Child's death timeline

Child died after being found not breathing at 11:14 a.m. on Oct 13, 2026, with fatal drug levels in her system.

Child's position on floor

Child was reported to have been sleeping on knees with face partially pushed into mattress restricting oxygen.

Mother's account of death

Brittany Stroud turned child onto back and ran to call 911 after finding her not breathing.

Child's death cause

Child died with lethal fentanyl in her system after being found not breathing on living room floor.

Arrests made

Authorities obtained arrest warrants for Brittany and Tammy Stroud on Oct 16 after searching home.