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MDCPS statement regarding tragic child death in Natchez
“All of us at MDCPS are saddened to hear of this week’s tragic events in Natchez. Even as child welfare professionals, we are shocked by the heinous acts reported in this case. MDCPS is providing all possible assistance to law enforcement in hopes that the responsible individuals are brought swiftly to justice. This case serves as a painful reminder that despite everyone’s best efforts, evil people will commit evil acts. We hope those responsible for this tragedy are appropriately punished.”
MDCPS Involvement:
MDCPS has received two prior reports of abuse involving the same children in this case since December 2018. In both instances, the agency investigated the reporters’ concerns and the evidence did not support substantiation of the allegations made. Although our investigator was unable to substantiate the allegations made in either of the two reports, MDCPS nevertheless opened an “in-home” case and made repeated face-to-face visits with the children and family from January to May 2019. At no time during that monitoring period did any safety concerns arise or were any new concerns of child abuse or harm noted. The in-home case involving the family was closed on June 4 after MDCPS staff met with both of the children, the mother and the grandmother.
The children involved in this case were never placed into MDCPS custody.
