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    Mississippi mother charged in death of two-year-old son

    By Sethanie Smith,

    15 days ago

    LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. ( WJTV ) – A Mississippi mother has been charged in connection to the death of her two-year-old son.

    The Meridian Star reported the incident occurred at a home in the 2600 block of Bolen Long Creek Road just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18.

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    Lauderdale County Sheriff Ward Calhoun said deputies discovered the body of a two-year-old boy at the residence. His mother, Adrienne McDevitt, was taken to a local hospital.

    Investigators said initial evidence led them to believe the child was drowned. Calhoun said McDevitt was later charged with murder and received a $500,000 bond.

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    Adrienne McDevitt (Courtesy: Lauderdale Co. Sheriff’s Office)

    McDevitt has been booked into the Lauderdale County Detention Center.

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