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Nova Scotia RCMP Charge Two Adults in Child's 2024 Death in Eskasoni First Nation
Police say a complex investigation led to charges of failing to provide the necessities of life and criminal negligence causing death.
Nova Scotia RCMP announced charges Thursday against two adults in a child's 2024 death in Eskasoni First Nation, concluding a lengthy investigation into the sudden death.
Eskasoni RCMP officers responded to a home in the Cape Breton community on August 5, 2024, to investigate a report of a sudden death involving a child.
The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit led the complex investigation, resulting in charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life.
Police arrested the 37-year-old woman and 42-year-old man on Wednesday; both were released on conditions with their next court appearance scheduled for June 30.
Authorities will not release the victim's age or the suspects' relationship to the child, stating that no further information will be provided regarding the ongoing case.