Two-year-old Rosalie Garcia was found unresponsive in her Freedom, Wisconsin apartment on January 5, 2024, and was pronounced deceased on January 6, 2024. The Medical Examiner determined she died from a fentanyl overdose, with enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult. Her mother, Brooke Seal, had allowed a drug dealer, Faheem Jones, to stay in the apartment; Jones had over 1,400 fentanyl pills in a backpack in the laundry room, and Seal had been trying to purchase fentanyl from him less than 10 hours before the child's death. Seal was convicted of child neglect resulting in death and sentenced to nine years in prison.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Multiple documents confirm the child died from ingesting controlled substances. The 90-day report (document 2) states: "The Medical Examiner's Office determined the child had ingested controlled substances." The WBAY news article (document 3) specifies: "Rosalie died as a result of a fentanyl overdose. The sheriff's office said there was enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult."
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 mother allowed a drug dealer, Faheem Jones, to stay in the apartment, and the WTAQ article (document 5) states that Seal's phone "contained messages showing she was trying to buy fentanyl from Jones less than 10 hours before Garcia died." Police found "a backpack with a stolen gun, ammunition and a plastic bag with 1,414 pills which tested positive for fentanyl" in the laundry room. A 2-year-old child accessing and ingesting a lethal dose of fentanyl in this environment implies a significant failure of supervision and protection.
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 biological mother, Brooke Seal, was directly involved in the child's death. The 90-day report (document 2) states: "The Initial Assessment completed by the agency found a preponderance of the evidence to substantiate maltreatment of neglect to the child by the mother." The WTAQ article (document 5) confirms: "Seal, 29, was convicted of child neglect-consequence is death for allowing a drug dealer, Faheem Jones, to stay in her apartment."
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)?
The 90-day report (document 2) states: "At the time of the incident, the child resided with the mother and the mother's significant other." Additionally, the WTAQ article (document 5) states Seal was convicted for "allowing a drug dealer, Faheem Jones, to stay in her apartment," and Jones was charged with seven counts including fentanyl possession. Whether Jones is the significant other or a separate individual, a male associate brought fentanyl into the home that caused the child's death. Jones had 1,414 fentanyl pills in the laundry room. While Jones was "not charged in direct connection with Garcia's death," his presence and drugs were central to the circumstances.
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 90-day report (document 2) documents three prior CPS reports: "On October 8, 2023, the agency screened in a CPS Report alleging neglect to the child by the mother. An assessment was completed by the agency, and the allegation of neglect was unsubstantiated." Additionally, "On July 12, 2023, the agency screened-out a CPS Report" and "On January 29, 2023, 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?
Multiple documents confirm the mother was charged and arrested. The WBAY article (document 3) states: "Seal, 28 years old, has been arrested and referred on a charge of Neglecting a Child – Consequence is Death." The 90-day report (document 2) confirms: "Criminal charges filed? Yes... against whom? The child's mother." The WTAQ article (document 5) confirms she was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison.
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?
The WTAQ article (document 5) explicitly states: "Judge Schneider noted Seal's previous drug convictions." These prior drug convictions are separate from and predate the charges arising from the child's death.
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The WTAQ article (document 5) states that before sentencing, Seal "tearfully apologized. Noting her addiction, she said she failed her daughter." Additionally, "Seal's phone also contained messages showing she was trying to buy fentanyl from Jones less than 10 hours before Garcia died." The judge also "noted Seal's previous drug convictions." After arrest, Seal smuggled a syringe containing fentanyl and methamphetamines into the Outagamie County Jail.
Notable Details
Several substantive details not covered by the preceding questions are present. The WTAQ article (document 5) reports that after her arrest for the child's death, Seal smuggled a syringe containing fentanyl and methamphetamines into the Outagamie County Jail via a body cavity and was separately convicted for that offense. Additionally, Faheem Jones, the drug dealer Seal allowed to stay in her apartment, had "a backpack with a stolen gun, ammunition and a plastic bag with 1,414 pills which tested positive for fentanyl" in the laundry room. Seal's phone showed she was trying to buy fentanyl from Jones less than 10 hours before the child died. Jones was charged with seven counts but "not charged in direct connection with Garcia's death." The judge noted the child's death occurred approximately one week after her birthday, stating "some of her birthday gifts were probably left still unused." The 90-day report also shows the agency closed the case upon completion of the Initial Assessment despite the child's death.
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