Savannah Galle Reynolds, 23, was 37 weeks pregnant when she gave birth to a child who later died. Lab results revealed THC, amphetamines, and fentanyl were present in the infant's system at the time of birth. Detectives determined that Reynolds took several pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine during and up to a week before giving birth. On October 18, 2023, Gulfport Police were contacted by Child Protective Services regarding a complaint of child abuse, and Reynolds was subsequently arrested and charged with felonious child abuse.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
The news article states: "Police say lab results revealed THC, amphetamines and fentanyl were present in the infant's system when it was born. They say detectives were able to determine Reynolds took several pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine during and up to a week before giving birth." This directly describes prenatal substance exposure—the mother used drugs during pregnancy, and the infant was born with those substances in its system.
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The news article identifies Savannah Galle Reynolds as the biological mother who "gave birth to a child who later died" and states she "took several pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine during and up to a week before giving birth." Her prenatal drug use is directly linked to the child's death.
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
The news article states: "Savannah Galle Reynolds, 23, was charged with felonious child abuse." She was arrested and processed at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. The charge is directly connected to the baby's death, as described in the article's headline and body: "Woman arrested for child abuse after baby dies with drugs in system."
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The news article explicitly states that the mother, Savannah Galle Reynolds, "took several pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine during and up to a week before giving birth." Additionally, lab results showed THC, amphetamines, and fentanyl in the infant's system, which was present due to the mother's drug use during pregnancy.
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