On May 12, 2022, a 1-to-2-month-old Black male infant was found dead under suspicious circumstances in North Carolina. The cause of death was determined to be abuse or neglect, with the manner of death ruled undetermined. The child's mother, Monica Dailey, age 27, of Gaston, was arrested on July 5, 2022, and charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of felony child abuse. The charges stem from allegations of severe child neglect. She was booked into the Northampton County Jail on a $175,000 secured 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?
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)?
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?
Both documents identify the biological mother, Monica Dailey, as the person charged in connection with the child's death. The ME report states: "The child's mother, Monica Dailey, was arrested on July 5, 2022, at her Gaston residence and charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of felony child abuse." The news article confirms: "A Northampton County mother is facing child abuse and manslaughter charges after her 2-month-old baby was found dead."
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?
Both documents explicitly state that Monica Dailey was arrested and charged. The ME report states: "Monica Dailey, was arrested on July 5, 2022, at her Gaston residence and charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of felony child abuse." The news article confirms: "On July 5, deputies with the sheriff's office served outstanding warrants for Dailey, 27, of Gaston for one count of involuntary manslaughter and one county of felony child abuse."
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
There is a notable discrepancy between sources regarding the child's age: the ME report structured data lists "Victim Age: 1 month" while the narrative section of the same ME report and the news article both describe the child as "2-month-old." Additionally, the ME report lists "Death County: Halifax" while both documents reference Northampton County as the investigating jurisdiction, suggesting the death may have occurred at the boundary of two counties or that there is a jurisdictional nuance. The news article also contains an apparent error stating "Dailey was charged on May 10" which predates the May 12 death date.
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