CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — A Crowley couple was charged in connection with the death of their 10-month-old baby, authorities said.
Jacolby Jones, 24, of Crowley, is charged with second-degree murder, and Mikelle Smith, 24, of Crowley, is charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile.
Crowley Police were called to assist EMT personnel on the evening of Oct. 14 in reference to a 10-month-old not responding.
Investigators said that upon the infant’s mother returning from work, she found her child to be what she thought was asleep on the bed. Upon checking on the child, the mother found the child unresponsive and emergency personnel were called.
The child reached the hospital with severe injuries, including some brain damage, and was in need of life support assistance, authorities said. The child died Oct. 17.
The two are being held in the Acadia Parish jail. Jones’ bond is set at $750,000, Smith’s at $250,000.
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The couple’s two other minor children were in the house at the time, under the care of Jones. Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services was able to be awarded temporary custody of the two other children, officials said.
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