Georgia Mother Accused of Killing 2-Month-Old by Filling Baby Bottle With Alcohol, Infant Dies With BAC of .179
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A Georgia mother is behind bars after police say she intentionally filled her 2-month-old son’s baby bottle with alcohol, killing the infant from acute alcohol poisoning in a case authorities are calling both shocking and deeply disturbing.
Infant Rushed to Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive
According to Atlanta police, officers and paramedics were called to an apartment on Perry Boulevard on October 14 after reports of an unresponsive infant. First responders attempted lifesaving measures before rushing the baby to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
At first, investigators noted no visible signs of physical trauma, prompting an autopsy and full toxicology testing to determine what caused the infant’s sudden death.
Autopsy Reveals Deadly Level of Alcohol in Baby’s System
Toxicology results revealed the baby had a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .179, more than twice the legal limit for an adult driver and an amount that is especially lethal for an infant.
Medical examiners ruled the cause of death as alcohol poisoning.
Investigators determined the alcohol did not come through breast milk, but instead came directly from what the baby ingested.
Police Say Alcohol Was Intentionally Placed in Bottle
Following the toxicology report, detectives concluded the poisoning was not accidental.
Police allege that Omayrilin Colon, 37, deliberately filled her infant son’s bottle with alcohol. Authorities have not publicly disclosed what type of alcohol was used or why she allegedly did this.
After reviewing the evidence, investigators obtained an arrest warrant.
Colon was taken into custody and charged with murder and first-degree cruelty to children.
She is currently being held in the Fulton County Jail without bond.
Community Reacts With Shock and Anger
Neighbors told local reporters they were stunned and horrified by the allegations.
“It’s not necessary to cause harm to anyone, let alone children,” one neighbor said. “It’s heartbreaking and maddening.”
The infant’s name has not been publicly released, and authorities have not shared whether other children were present in the home.
Case Raises Alarming Questions About Infant Safety
The case has reignited outrage and concern over extreme child abuse and the vulnerability of infants who rely entirely on caregivers for survival. Medical experts emphasize that even a small amount of alcohol can be fatal to a baby, making the alleged act especially egregious.
Colon’s next court date has not yet been announced.
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