NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — A 29-year-old mother has been booked into jail, accused in the death of her 1-year-old daughter.
Newton County deputies were called to help the child Tuesday. They arrived at Highway 162 and Rocky Plains Road for a cardiac arrest call, sheriff's office records show, and that's when deputies came across the child.
Fire officials and deputies were working to provide life-saving care to the toddler, who was promptly rushed to a nearby hospital, records show. The sheriff's office said Thursday the girl was presumably left in a hot car and succumbed to heat exhaustion, launching a death investigation.
Deputies said Arie Osbey was booked Thursday night. Jail records show she is accused of making false statements and second-degree murder.
Authorities did not offer any other details as they continue to investigate.
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