Toronto mother arrested in baby’s death now facing second-degree murder charge

A Toronto woman arrested in the death of her four-month-old baby is now facing a charge of second-degree murder.

Toronto police say the charge was upgraded from failing to provide the necessities of life after an autopsy of the infant.

Officers found the baby boy at a residential building in Toronto’s midtown last week after his father reported him missing.

Police say the baby was rushed to hospital and pronounced dead.

His 30-year-old mother was scheduled to appear in court this morning on the murder charge.

The Toronto police homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024.

The Canadian Press