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Grandmother Charged in Toddler's Drowning Death
16 Jul
Summary
- A grandmother faces charges in her grandson's drowning.
- The toddler died after a drowning incident at a pool.
- The investigation into the drowning is ongoing.
A grandmother in Roswell, Georgia, has been charged in connection with the drowning death of her 2-year-old grandson. The incident occurred on the evening of June 21.
Emelisa Paz-Santos, 44, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and second-degree cruelty to children. Authorities responded to a call at a clubhouse pool where bystanders were performing CPR on 2-year-old Axel Delgado. The toddler was transported to a local hospital but passed away the following day.
Investigators concluded that Paz-Santos failed to provide adequate care and supervision for Delgado during a family gathering at the pool. Surveillance footage and interviews contributed to this determination. Paz-Santos surrendered to authorities and is currently held at the Fulton County Jail. The investigation into the drowning is continuing.
