Mother Charged in Alligator Attack That Killed 12-Year-Old Boy

A mother in New Orleans was arrested after her nonverbal 12-year-old son, who had previously experienced abuse and neglect, disappeared from home and was later found dead in a lagoon, believed to have drowned following an alligator attack. The investigation revealed a pattern of neglect, including failure to prevent the child's escape and inadequate supervision, leading to charges of cruelty and negligent homicide.