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Charge upgraded against Mississippi mother accused of killing two-year-old son

By Malaysia McCoy,

2024-06-25

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss ( WJTV ) – A charge has been upgraded against a Mississippi mother who was arrested in connection to the death of her two-year-old son.

According to the Lauderdale County Detention Center’s website , 35-year-old Adrienne McDevitt has been charged with capital murder after she was initially charged with murder.

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.

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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2R2P0L_0u3NMDPx00 — Adrienne McDevitt (Courtesy: Lauderdale County Detention Center)

Investigators said initial evidence led them to believe the child was drowned.

McDevitt is being held in the Lauderdale County Detention Center on no bond.

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