On December 11, 2022, 3-year-old Taylor Wilmer died following a single-vehicle crash in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The minivan was driven by the child's aunt, 25-year-old Kaleah Manning, whose blood alcohol level was measured at .191, more than twice the legal limit, after reportedly consuming possibly an entire bottle of tequila before driving. Speeding and impairment caused Manning to lose control of the vehicle, which sideswiped trees, struck a light pole and a wall, and crashed head-on into a palm tree. Taylor's 2-year-old sister, Rose Wilmer, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Taylor was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Neither child was in proper child restraints as required by law; both were buckled in adult seat belts. The children's mother, 23-year-old Raenysa Washington, was also a passenger and was seriously injured. Both Manning and Washington face criminal charges related to the children's deaths.
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)?
The news article states: "Neither child was in child restraints as required by law. Both were buckled in adult seat belts." This, combined with the fact that the driver's BAC was .191 (more than twice the legal limit), constitutes inappropriate supervision of the children. Both the mother (a passenger) and the aunt (the intoxicated driver) are facing charges: the mother facing "two counts of child abuse/neglect resulting in substantial bodily harm or death" and the driver facing "Two counts of child neglect/endangerment resulting in death."
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?
The fatality report states: "CCDFS received a report that law enforcement and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving two children and two adults." The news article provides further detail: "North Las Vegas police said speeding and impairment caused Manning to lose control of the mini-van, sideswiping trees, hitting a light pole and a wall, and then crashing into a palm tree head-on."
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?
The news article identifies the children's mother as 23-year-old Raenysa Washington, who was a passenger in the vehicle. She is facing "two counts of child abuse/neglect resulting in substantial bodily harm or death." She was present in the vehicle and allowed the children to ride without proper child restraints in a vehicle driven by an intoxicated individual.
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)
The news article states: "The aunt of two toddler girls killed in a suspected DUI crash last week was wheeled into Las Vegas Justice Court." The driver, 25-year-old Kaleah Manning, is identified as the children's aunt and the mother's sister. She faces multiple charges including DUI resulting in death and child neglect/endangerment resulting in death.
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 three prior CPS contacts: "10/30/2019 – A referral was received and was coded 'Information/Referral'."; "10/26/2020 – A report was received alleging abuse and neglect. Upon conclusion of the requisite investigation, the allegations were found unsubstantiated."; "7/31/2022 – A report was received alleging abuse and neglect. Upon conclusion of the requisite investigation, allegations were found substantiated."
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 details extensive charges against both women. Kaleah Manning faces "Three counts of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm or death" and "Two counts of child neglect/endangerment resulting in death," among other charges. Raenysa Washington is "facing two counts of child abuse/neglect resulting in substantial bodily harm or death." Both appeared in court with bail set.
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 states: "Manning's blood alcohol level was measured at .191, more than twice the legal limit in Nevada" and "Manning drank tequila, possibly an entire bottle, with a friend prior to the crash." Manning, as the driver and the children's aunt, was a caregiver responsible for the children at the time of the crash.
Notable Details
Several notable details materially affect the understanding of this case. First, the fatality report documents a substantiated CPS case just approximately 4.5 months before the fatal crash ("7/31/2022 – A report was received alleging abuse and neglect. Upon conclusion of the requisite investigation, allegations were found substantiated... The minors were determined to be safe in the care of a protective family member, and the case closed."). This raises questions about whether the case closure and the family's circumstances were adequately assessed. Second, the news article reports that neither child was in proper child restraints: "Neither child was in child restraints as required by law. Both were buckled in adult seat belts," and Manning was specifically charged with "Two counts of operating a vehicle without child safety restraints" and "Two counts of child restraint violation." Third, the child's sibling (the other toddler) also died in the same crash, compounding the severity of this incident.
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