On September 4, 2022, one-year-old Ryder Compton died of combined drug toxicity from heroin, fentanyl, and despropionyl fentanyl at his parents' apartment in Little Canada, Minnesota. Both parents, Joseph Compton and Andrea Intveld, had been using heroin laced with fentanyl that day. The father placed his narcotics in a location accessible to the child before falling asleep on the living room floor, while the mother passed out in the bathtub. When the father awoke, Ryder was not breathing and an open container of heroin was found approximately four feet from the child. The parents administered Narcan before the father fled due to an outstanding domestic assault warrant. Ryder was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The parents were located four days later at a Maple Grove hotel, where large amounts of controlled substances were found. Both parents had prior child protection involvement due to substance use disorder, the father had a history of domestic assaults against the mother, and a DANCO order had been filed yet the couple was still living together. Both parents were convicted of manslaughter, with the mother sentenced to 41 months in prison.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Multiple documents confirm the child died from drug ingestion. The vital records document (2022-MN-034421.pdf) states the Cause of Death was "Combine Drug (Heroin, Fentanyl, Despropionyl Fentanyl) Toxicity." The fatality report states Ryder "died of fentanyl and heroin toxicity" and that "His father admitted that he had placed his narcotics in a location where Ryder could reach them." The KARE 11 article notes Compton "admitted that he and Intveld used heroin that was likely laced with fentanyl on the day the 17-month-old died, and that he placed the narcotics in a spot where the child was able to reach them."
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)?
Both parents were incapacitated by drug use, leaving the child unsupervised with access to narcotics. The fatality report states: "His father admitted that he had placed his narcotics in a location where Ryder could reach them. He fell asleep on the floor." The KSTP article adds: "He told investigators that while Intveld was passed out in the tub, he was playing with their son on the floor. He put the drugs in a place where he could easily reach them before falling asleep." The child was left effectively unsupervised and ingested the drugs.
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 child's biological father, Joseph Compton, was directly involved in the death. The fatality report identifies the "Adult Perpetrator: Parents" and describes his actions: "His father admitted that he had placed his narcotics in a location where Ryder could reach them. He fell asleep on the floor, and when he awoke, Ryder was lying on top of him, not breathing." The KSTP article identifies him as "Joseph Tanner Elajah Compton" and says he was "charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection with his son's death."
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The child's biological mother, Andrea Intveld, was involved in the death. The fatality report identifies the "Adult Perpetrator: Parents" and states "Both of Ryder's parents have been convicted of manslaughter." The KSTP article confirms she was "convicted on one count" of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 41 months. She was using heroin with the father on the day Ryder died and was passed out in the bathtub.
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 (MN_22_191-Safe-Passage-report.pdf) states under Previous History: "Ryder's parents had past contact with child protection due to SUD."
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?
Both parents were charged. The KARE 11 article states: "Andrea Intveld, the child's mother, is charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter. Joseph Compton, 28, is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter." The CBS article confirms the mother was arrested. Both were eventually convicted per the fatality report: "Both of Ryder's parents have been convicted of manslaughter."
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The fatality report states: "Ryder's father had multiple domestic assault incidents against Ryder's mother" and "Ryder's mother had a DANCO petition filed against the father." The KARE 11 article also notes that Compton "had a warrant for domestic assault," which is why he fled the scene.
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?
The fatality report states under Previous History: "Ryder's mother additionally has a history of mental health struggles."
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
The father had prior criminal history separate from this incident. The fatality report states he "had multiple domestic assault incidents against Ryder's mother." The KARE 11 article notes that "Compton fled the apartment because he had a warrant for domestic assault," indicating an outstanding arrest warrant predating this incident. The fatality report also notes a DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) petition had been filed against him.
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Multiple documents confirm parental substance use. The fatality report states: "Ryder's parents had both gotten high on heroin the day that Ryder died" and notes prior "contact with child protection due to SUD." The KARE 11 article states: "Compton admitted that he and Intveld used heroin that was likely laced with fentanyl on the day the 17-month-old died." The KSTP article corroborates: "Compton admitted that he and Intveld had been using heroin that day and that it was likely laced with fentanyl."
Notable Details
The fatality report notes a significant systemic issue: "Even though Ryder's mother had a DANCO petition filed against the father, they were living together when Ryder died." A DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) is a court order meant to protect domestic violence victims by prohibiting contact. Despite this legal protection being in place, the parents were cohabiting at the time of the child's death, suggesting a failure to enforce or comply with the order. Additionally, the KARE 11 article reveals that after the child's death, the mother actively helped the father evade police: "phone calls and text messages revealed Intveld had been lying about Compton's whereabouts and was helping him evade police." When they were located at a Maple Grove hotel on Sept. 8, officers discovered "large amounts of controlled substances of different types."
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