Londyn Cayson, a toddler, drowned on September 29, 2023, in Youngstown, Ohio, after wandering into a pool while being babysat by a family member, Adrianne Hudson, 31. Hudson had brought her own child to the home as well and was outside with the children and her boyfriend, Albert Boykin, 31. While Hudson was talking to another relative, Cayson wandered away unnoticed for approximately five minutes and ended up in a pool. Cayson was found in the pool, pulled out, and taken to the hospital, where she later died. Hudson was charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangering, while Boykin was charged with child endangering.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
The article explicitly describes a drowning incident: "the Sept. 29 drowning death of Londyn Cayson" and "Cayson wandered away and ended up in a pool." The child "was found inside the pool and officials say she was pulled out and taken to the hospital, where she later died."
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: "Hudson, Boykin and the two children were outside when Cayson wandered away and ended up in a pool." It also notes: "Detectives estimate the child was out of Hudson's sight for approximately five minutes." This clearly describes a case of inappropriate supervision where the 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?
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
The article states: "Hudson was asked to babysit a family member's child, Londyn Cayson." Hudson was explicitly serving as a babysitter at the time of the incident and was charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangering.
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)?
The article states: "Hudson's boyfriend, Albert Boykin, 31, also faces charges of child endangering." Boykin was present during the incident and charged with child endangering. While he is the boyfriend of the babysitter/relative rather than the child's biological parent, he fits the role of a male paramour involved in the death.
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
The article states: "Hudson was asked to babysit a family member's child, Londyn Cayson." This indicates Hudson is a relative of the child's family. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangering in connection with the child's 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)?
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: "Adrianne Hudson, 31, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangering. Municipal court records show she was booked into the Mahoning County Jail Thursday night." Additionally, "Hudson's boyfriend, Albert Boykin, 31, also faces charges of child endangering" and "Boykin was arraigned Oct. 20 on the child endangering charge."
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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