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Mother and Boyfriend Charged in Death of 4-Year-Old Found in Basement Closet
Summary
An Indianapolis mother and her boyfriend were charged after a 4-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a basement closet and later pronounced dead; prosecutors say the case is under investigation.
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An Indianapolis 4-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a closet beneath the basement stairs and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Authorities have charged the child's mother and her boyfriend with counts of neglect related to the death and serious bodily injury. Prosecutors say the matter is under active investigation.
Known details:
- The child was found unresponsive in a closet under the basement stairs.
- He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.
- The mother, Angel Lovely, was charged with two counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in death; her boyfriend, Nicholas Bergdoll, was charged with two counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury.
- Prosecutors announced the charges and described the investigation as ongoing.
Summary:
The criminal charges begin formal legal action connected to the child's death, and officials have identified alleged failures to provide or seek appropriate care. Undetermined at this time.
