A South Florida mother has been arrested more than a year after the death of her nine‑month‑old baby. Investigators say the child ingested meth and cocaine before dying in July 2024. The mother initially told police she fell asleep and woke to find the baby unresponsive. The medical examiner later confirmed narcotics in the child’s system. She broke down during a bond hearing Tuesday as prosecutors sought pretrial detention.

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