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Fayetteville Police Investigate Toddler's Death


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Authorities in Fayetteville are investigating the death of a toddler.

At around 7:30 a.m. Friday, officers were called to 408 Turnpike Drive in Fayetteville. When they arrived, they found the 2-year-old unresponsive. The child was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where doctors were unable to revive the child.

Authorities said the mother and her child were sleeping in the same bed and the mother may have rolled onto the child, causing the child to suffocate. Detectives said there were no obvious signs of trauma.

The final cause of death will not be determined until an autopsy is completed.

RELATED TOPICS: Fayetteville, Cape Fear River

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I totally agree! Kids are always coming into parents beds - for comfort or whatever. I pray for the family, and my sympathy goes out to the mother who will have to live with this for the rest of her life!!! May God Bless You!

I doubt there is one reader who has not, at some point, allowed a child in the bed....maybe it was to watch tv or to console the child after a nightmare or a regular pattern. None of us was there & I'm sure this parent is already kicking herself more than any of us can! Prayers be with this family. Judge not, lest you be judged! I'm sure it was an accident or it could be something medical. Best to wait & see.

It's so sad when things like this happen. Many of us parents have gone to sleep with our kids after a long day. So sad to hear this. My heart goes out to the family.

You all are absolutely correct. I should not have judged another mother before knowing anything. Please forgive my previous comments.

I feel so bad for this family. I must say, though, I have four children and we have always had a king size bed so that the kids can sleep with us. Especially when I was nursing. Some people are just heavier sleeper than others I suppose.

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