6-month-old Alabama girl dies after being found unresponsive in vehicle; mother one of two arrested

An toddler woman died Monday after she was discovered unresponsive in a automotive in Cullman County, and two folks – together with her mom – have been charged in her dying.

Sheriff’s deputies responded at 8 a.m. to a report of an unresponsive juvenile within the West Level space, mentioned Deputy Chad Whaley.

The 6-month-old was discovered unconscious in a automobile.

She rushed to a hospital the place she was pronounced lifeless, mentioned Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. Authorities haven’t but disclosed the reason for her dying.

Authorities mentioned the investigation to this point has “uncovered adequate proof of neglect.”

The woman’s mom, 34-year-old Lauren Peyton Whittle of Cullman, and 34-year-old Vinton Eugene Rockwell, of Vinemont, are charged with manslaughter.

Rockwell’s relationship to the infant and Whittle has not but been disclosed.

Each stay held within the Cullman County Detention Heart.

“Anytime regulation enforcement and first responders work instances involving kids, it is rather emotional for everybody concerned,’’ mentioned Sheriff Matt Gentry. “Our ideas and prayers are with the household and people affected.”