A Cincinnati mother is facing charges in the tragic July death of her 2-year-old daughter after the Hamilton County Coroner's Office declared the toddler's death a homicide. Bethoney Miller-Williams, 21, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangering following an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the child's death. The Enquirer reported that emergency services discovered Ah'Layla Bradley unresponsive on July 29 at a residence on Bracken Woods Lane.
The child was subsequently transported to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, where she succumbed to what was later identified as the "lethal effects of fentanyl and xylazine," according to court documents cited by FOX19. Arresting today, Miller-Williams, assisted by Cincinnati's fugitive apprehension unit, was arrested two days after the coroner's ruling.
As the case unfolds, details on how the exposure to the deadly substances occurred have yet to be publicized. The Hamilton County court records indicate Miller-Williams created a hazardous environment, which resulted in the exposure leading to Ah’Layla's death. FOX19 noted that the police nor the coroner's office have released additional information regarding the specifics of the environment or circumstances of the exposure. The case highlights the continuing epidemic of opioid-related deaths, which have plagued communities across the nation.
