CPS Confirms Prior Involvement with Mother Charged in 17-Month-Old Daughter’s Death
Child Protective Services (CPS) has confirmed prior involvement with a Galveston mother who now faces capital murder charges following the tragic death of her 17-month-old daughter. The mother, whose previous interactions with CPS have raised concerns, was arrested after the young girl was found unresponsive. Emergency responders pronounced the child dead shortly after arrival.
The investigation has highlighted past CPS visits and raised questions about the agency’s actions regarding the family’s welfare. Officials have not disclosed specific details of CPS’s prior involvement but assured that a thorough review is underway. The case has sparked calls for more rigorous child welfare procedures and emphasizes the ongoing need to address potential gaps in protective services.