Published • loading... • Updated
Mother Accused of Being Drunk when Infant Died in Lancaster County Hotel Tub, DA Says
Authorities say Diontee Beckett was intoxicated when her 5-month-old daughter drowned in a hotel spa tub, and video evidence contradicted her denial.
- Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, will proceed to Lancaster County Court after waiving her preliminary hearing on charges related to the May 11 drowning death of her 5-month-old daughter, A'zara Beckett, in Leacock Township.
- Prosecutors allege Beckett was intoxicated while placing the infant in a spa tub at the Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn & Suites, where the child subsequently drowned on the evening of May 11.
- Investigators reported Beckett's blood alcohol content was 0.149%, nearly twice Pennsylvania's legal driving limit; although she denied placing the infant in the tub, police discovered photos and video on her phone showing the child inside.
- Surveillance footage from the hotel shows Beckett entering the lobby carrying the infant, "who appeared lifeless in her arms," before several guests called 911 and attempted life-saving measures.
- Currently free on $100,000 bail, Beckett faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of children, with arraignment scheduled for September 25 in county court.
Insights by Ground AI
21 Articles
21 Articles
Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, faces charges of manslaughter and endangers the welfare of a minor after the death of her daughter
·Los Angeles, United States
Read Full Article
Mom ‘Drunkenly’ Put Infant in Best Western Spa Tub, Leading to Baby’s Drowning Death: DA
A Philadelphia woman is accused of “drunkenly” placing her 5-month-old daughter in a Best Western hotel spa tub, causing the infant to drown. Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, is charged with endangering the welfare of children and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the baby’s death earlier this year, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. […]
·Englewood Cliffs, United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources21
Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
L 24%
C 57%
R 19%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
