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Mississippi mother charged in death of two-year-old son

By Sethanie Smith Jun 19, 2024 | 4:06 PM

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi mother has been charged in connection to the death of her two-year-old son.

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, Adrienne McDevitt, was taken to a local hospital.

Investigators said initial evidence led them to believe the child was drowned. Calhoun said McDevitt was later charged with murder and received a $500,000 bond.

Adrienne McDevitt (Courtesy: Lauderdale Co. Sheriff’s Office)

McDevitt has been booked into the Lauderdale County Detention Center.