Three-year-old Kayden Goldman died on June 30 at the Forest Hills Village Apartment Complex in Birmingham, Alabama, after accidentally shooting himself with a gun he found while unsupervised. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's office, the child was being supervised by a parent who left the room for a short amount of time, after which the parent heard a gunshot. The child's father, Stephen D'Mitri Goldman, 24, was subsequently arrested and charged with reckless manslaughter for leaving a loaded firearm within reach and sight of an unattended toddler. He was released after posting a $15,000 bond.
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?
The news article explicitly describes a firearm incident: "His son, Kayden Goldman, died June 30 after accidently shooting himself" and "The reckless manslaughter charge is due to the man leaving a loaded firearm within reach and sight of an unattended toddler."
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
The news article states: "the child was being supervised by a parent but the parent left the room for a short amount of time. The parent then heard a gunshot." Additionally, the charge is described as "due to the man leaving a loaded firearm within reach and sight of an unattended toddler." This clearly indicates inappropriate supervision — the toddler was left unattended with access to a loaded firearm.
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?
The news article identifies Stephen D'Mitri Goldman as the father of Kayden Goldman, describing the child as "his 3-year-old son." They share the same surname. Goldman was charged with reckless manslaughter for "leaving a loaded firearm within reach and sight of an unattended toddler."
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)?
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: "Stephen D'Mitri Goldman, 24, was arrested Tuesday before being released after posting a $15,000 bond." He was charged with reckless manslaughter for his son'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?
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