Parents Face Homicide Charges in Toddler's Cocaine Death

A 3-year-old boy tragically died from cocaine toxicity, with authorities ruling the death a homicide. Pennsylvania State Police announced that Felicesha Hardman, 32, and Wade Vincent Daniels, 35, are facing serious charges, including homicide and involuntary manslaughter, in connection with the child's death. The incident unfolded when first responders were called to a home in Greenville on June 27, finding the unresponsive child. A forensic autopsy later confirmed cocaine toxicity as the cause of death.

An extensive investigation revealed that Hardman and Daniels were involved in buying, using, and selling drugs while living at the home. They admitted to purchasing drugs the day before the boy's death and subsequently losing them within the residence. A search of the home uncovered significant evidence of frequent drug activity, further corroborated by electronic device data. Both individuals were injured in a separate car crash and are facing extradition back to Mercer County for arraignment.