Father Faces Assault Charges After Death of Infant, Bail Set at $1 Million

Investigation shows 10-month-old died of 'blunt force injuries'

EARLINGTON, Ky. (WEHT) - Kentucky State Police say their investigation led them to a home on East Boyle Avenue in Earlington, where they say a 10-month-old child was found dead on August 3. According to police, the child, Scarlette Witherspoon, died from blunt force injuries and her parents, Samantha Stagner and Dayton Mason, are responsible. Both were arrested on first degree manslaughter charges. Two in Hopkins County arrested in relation…

Father faces assault charges after death of infant, bail set at $1 million

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2 arrested in connection with death of 10-month-old infant - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

EARLINGTON, Ky., (KBSI) — A mother and her boyfriend have been arrested in connection with the death of a 10-month-old infant. Kentucky State Police said Samantha Stagner, 27, and Dayton Mason, 29, both of Earlington, were charged with first-degree manslaughter. The infant was pronounced dead at a residence in Earlington on Aug. 3, police said. An autopsy determined the cause of death was foul play. Stagner and Mason were arrested and lodged in …

Kentucky State Police: Two arrested after death of 10-month-old

Following an autopsy, authorities determined foul play was involved.

Earlington Couple Charged in Death of 10-Month-Old Infant

An Earlington man and woman have been arrested following an investigation into the death of an infant. State police say they were contacted by Hopkins County dispatch on August 3 to investigate the death of a 10-month-old infant, who was pronounced dead by the Hopkins County coroner inside the home of the infant’s caretakers. Police say a thorough investigation and autopsy determined the infant’s death was the result of foul play. According to p…

Kentucky State Police: Two Arrested After Death of 10-Month-Old Infant

EARLINGTON, KY (Aug. 14, 2025) – On Sunday, August 03, 2025, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 was contacted by Hopkins County dispatch requesting an investigation of the death of a 10-month-old infant in Earlington. Read More …