Couple accused of leaving sick 4-year-old to attend LSU game
Police say the child ate a THC gummy and was left with another juvenile for eight hours instead of receiving medical care.
Police say two adults chose stadium seats over getting help for a four-year-old who had eaten THC.
STL Real Talk. Here is the straight-talk breakdown: Couple accused of leaving sick 4-year-old to attend LSU game.
Here's what we know right now
- Scott police said a 4-year-old ingested a THC gummy on September 13.
- Authorities allege Mary Cormier and David Butt knew and did not seek medical attention.
- Police say they left the child with another juvenile for about eight hours; these remain allegations.
Lou and Bo's Real Talk take
LOU: “A four-year-old eats a THC gummy, and police say the adults picked the LSU game over medical help. What are we doing?”
BO: “And they allegedly left the little one with another kid. Every layer gets worse.”
LOU: “Lock gummies up like medicine, and if a child gets one, call for help right then.”
Sources and further reading
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