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Toddlers Found Alone with Deceased for 2 Days
6 Aug
Summary
- Two toddlers were discovered alone at home for two days.
- Their mother and her ex-boyfriend were found deceased.
- The children are now safe in Child and Youth Services custody.
Tragic circumstances unfolded in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, where two young children were found alone in their home for approximately two days with their deceased mother and her ex-boyfriend. The toddlers, aged 1 and 3, were discovered on Monday, August 3rd, by authorities who were alerted to the situation.
Lamara Baldwin, 31, and Lamont Dunlap, 42, were found deceased within the Franklin Avenue residence. Preliminary investigations suggest the pair may have passed away on July 31st. Autopsies are currently underway by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office to determine the exact cause of death, as no immediate signs of trauma were apparent.
The surviving children have been placed under the care of Child and Youth Services. Neighbors expressed shock and described the situation as a mystery. Reports indicate the mother had recently spoken about struggling with her mental health on social media prior to the incident.
