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South Florida mother charged in overdose death of 18-month-old son, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CBS Miami , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The child, just 18 months old, died due to an overdose. A woman faces charges related to the death of her young child.
A woman faces charges related to the death of her young child. The child, just 18 months old, died due to an overdose. This incident occurred in January.
The woman was taken into custody and charged in connection with the death. Details about the circumstances surrounding the overdose are not specified here. Further information about the incident and charges can be found through other reports, which may provide additional context and details about the case.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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