Alabama mother charged with manslaughter in 17-month-old son’s death
Kaitlynn Dominick, 22, is charged with manslaughter and several counts of aggravated abuse involving a child under six, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Mason Reed 
A south Alabama mother is facing serious charges following a heartbreaking investigation into the death of her toddler. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Kaitlynn Dominick was arrested on Tuesday after confessing to administering a liquid solution to her 17-month-old son that ultimately caused his death.
Criminal Charges Filed
Dominick has been charged with manslaughter along with six counts of aggravated abuse involving a child under the age of six. The investigation into the incident began on May 5 following a notification from the Alabama Department of Human Resources.
Timeline of the Investigation
The tragedy began on May 4, when Dominick brought her son to USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital. The young child passed away the following morning. Hospital staff contacted the Alabama Department of Human Resources after discovering alarming lab results during the child's treatment.
Investigators later learned that the toddler suffered from a medical condition requiring a surgically implanted gastric feeding tube for nourishment. Authorities noted that Dominick provided inconsistent statements to investigators throughout the process. During a subsequent follow-up, she finally admitted to providing the child with a specific liquid solution prior to his death.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has stated that no further details regarding the incident will be released at this time as the investigation remains ongoing. 205focus.com will continue to monitor this developing story.
