On August 24, 2022, two-year-old Tasia Aakiilya Carter was found unconscious in a pool at a Las Vegas residence after a 911 call at approximately 7:22 p.m. She was transported to Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in critical condition. Concerns were noted regarding the supervision of the child. On August 27, 2022, she was pronounced deceased. The cause and manner of death were pending autopsy findings at the time of the reports. The child's family had an extensive history with Child Protective Services dating back to 2014, including substantiated abuse and neglect allegations, multiple informational referrals, and an active abuse and neglect investigation opened just six days before the pool incident.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
The fatality report states: "CCDFS received a report that law enforcement and emergency medical personnel responded to a local residence on a 9-1-1 call relating to a child found unconscious in a pool." The news article confirms the child "died after she was found unconscious in a Las Vegas pool."
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
The fatality report states: "There is a concern regarding supervision of the child." The child was found unconscious in a pool, indicating she gained access to the pool without adequate supervision.
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)?
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?
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)?
The fatality report documents an extensive CPS history for this child's family: a 7/17/2014 substantiated report of abuse and neglect with court action and formal supervision; a 9/28/2020 information/referral; a 4/7/2021 unsubstantiated neglect allegation; a 3/11/2022 unsubstantiated neglect report; multiple "Information Only" referrals in April-May 2022; and an 8/18/2022 report alleging abuse and neglect that was open at the time of the incident. The news article confirms: "Carter's family had a history of abuse and neglect allegations with Child Protective Services dating back to 2014."
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?
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?
Notable Details
The fatality report documents a notable pattern of escalating contact with the child welfare system in the months preceding the child's death: four "Information Only" referrals were received in a short span from April 29 to May 18, 2022, followed by an abuse and neglect report opened on 8/18/2022 — just six days before the child was found unconscious in the pool. Additionally, in the 4/7/2021 report, CCDFS was unable to locate the family despite "diligent search efforts" and the case was closed with allegations unsubstantiated due to inability to make contact. This pattern of escalating referrals, a prior inability to locate the family, and an active open case at the time of the incident raise questions about the adequacy of the system's response. Furthermore, portions of information were withheld at the request of law enforcement, limiting full public disclosure.
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