In March 2022, Paris Hunt called medics to her home on North 95th Street in Omaha, Nebraska, where a 4-year-old boy was found unresponsive. The child was transported to Children's Hospital and Medical Center, where he later died. Hunt told authorities the boy may have gotten into a pill bottle containing what she believed was half a Percocet pill; however, laboratory analysis revealed the pill was counterfeit and made with fentanyl. The child's death was attributed to fentanyl overdose. Approximately 10 months later, in January 2023, Hunt was arrested and charged with negligent child abuse resulting in death.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
The news article explicitly states the child died from a fentanyl overdose after he "may have gotten into a pill bottle." The headline reads "4-year-old boy dies from fentanyl 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 article states that Hunt "allegedly told authorities the boy may have gotten into a pill bottle" and she is charged with "negligent child abuse resulting in death." The charge of negligent child abuse and the circumstances of a 4-year-old accessing a pill bottle imply inappropriate 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?
The article states "A woman is in custody after her child died from fentanyl" and identifies Paris Hunt as the woman who called medics to her home. The phrase "her child" implies Hunt is the biological mother, and she is charged with negligent child abuse resulting in death, indicating her involvement.
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 article states: "Hunt is now in the Douglas County Jail. She's charged with negligent child abuse resulting in death." The headline also notes "Omaha woman arrested."
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 article states that Hunt "allegedly said the pill bottle contained a half of what she thought was Percocet," which was later found to be counterfeit and made with fentanyl. Possession of a pill she believed to be Percocet (an opioid painkiller) — which turned out to be a counterfeit fentanyl pill — implies substance use by the parent/caregiver.
Notable Details
The article notes that the pill the parent possessed was counterfeit — she "thought was Percocet" but "the pill was counterfeit and made with fentanyl." This detail is significant as it connects this child's death to the broader crisis of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills circulating in the drug supply, which is a systemic public health issue. Additionally, there was approximately a 10-month gap between the child's death in March 2022 and Hunt's arrest in January 2023, suggesting a prolonged investigation.
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