On March 4, 2023, a 2-year-old White/Caucasian male child was pronounced deceased in his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The child had been living with his mother, father, and 4-year-old sibling. The Medical Examiner's office indicated the cause of death is unknown, with the autopsy report still pending. The agency substantiated maltreatment of neglect against both the mother and father. The child's sibling was deemed unsafe, placed into Temporary Physical Custody with a relative, and a CHIPS petition was filed. A criminal investigation was initiated but no charges had been filed at the time of the report.
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?
The fatality report states the agency "found a preponderance of the evidence to substantiate maltreatment of neglect to the child by the mother and father." While the report does not explicitly label the father as "biological," the household description notes "the child resided with his mother, father, and 4-year-old sibling," which in context implies these are the child's biological parents.
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The fatality report states the agency "found a preponderance of the evidence to substantiate maltreatment of neglect to the child by the mother and father." While the report does not explicitly use the word "biological," the household description listing the child with his mother and father in a family context implies these are biological parents.
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 documents two prior screened-out CPS reports: "On July 1, 2020, the agency screened-out a CPS Report" and "On March 8, 2019, the agency screened-out a CPS Report."
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?
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
The fatality report notes that the cause of death remains unknown with the autopsy report still pending at the time of the 90-day summary. Despite the unknown cause of death, the agency substantiated maltreatment of neglect against both parents. Additionally, there were two prior screened-out CPS reports (March 8, 2019 and July 1, 2020) before this child's death, and the criminal investigation remains open with no charges filed.
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