Police: Bethel Twp. couple charged with manslaughter after infant died sleeping on stomach

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Police: Bethel Twp. couple charged with manslaughter after infant died sleeping on stomach

A Bethel Township couple has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after their child died while sleeping on his stomach in his crib, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Central Pa. parents charged with manslaughter over baby’s stomach-sleeping death

The Lebanon County couple was charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person.