A Kalamazoo woman is facing felony charges in the death of a three-month-old baby, months after the case was ruled a homicide and left a neighborhood stunned and looking for answers. The caregiver was arrested, arraigned and then released on bond while the case moves toward a key court hearing.
Tonette Daytonya Sigsbee was taken into custody today and is charged with involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence, according to MLive. Prosecutors had already signed off on a two-count felony warrant earlier in the month, and court records show a $100,000 personal recognizance bond was set at arraignment. A preliminary examination is scheduled for July 8, when a judge will decide whether the case should be sent to circuit court.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is still asking anyone with information to step forward. Tipsters can call the Criminal Investigations Division at (269) 337-8139, reach the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at (269) 343-2100, or use the P3tips app. KDPS says callers can stay anonymous and may qualify for a reward if their information leads to an arrest or indictment. The department’s Silent Observer page also offers an online web form for those who prefer to submit tips over the internet.
Investigation And What Happened
Officers were called to the 3000 block of Heatherdowns Lane on Nov. 5, 2025, after a report that a baby was not breathing. Despite lifesaving efforts, the infant, identified as Brooklyn Ja'Veil Jackson, was pronounced dead. The Kalamazoo County Medical Examiner later ruled the death a homicide.
In a statement reported by MLive, Capt. Danielle Guilds said investigators worked tirelessly to uncover the truth and that the charges are viewed as a step toward justice for the family.
Charges And Next Steps In Court
Sigsbee is charged with involuntary manslaughter, classified as a Person C offense with a statutory maximum sentence of up to 15 years, and with tampering with evidence, which can carry a statutory maximum of up to 10 years, according to the Michigan Sentencing Guidelines Manual. At the upcoming preliminary examination, a judge will decide whether to bind the case over to circuit court, where prosecutors could then pursue formal charges at trial.
Brooklyn Ja'Veil Jackson was three months old at the time of his death. Funeral notices show services were held in November 2025, as recorded by Legacy. Authorities say the investigation remains active and continue to urge anyone with information to reach out to KDPS so detectives can complete their work.
