Alice Tracey Davis: Mom accused of starving 1-year-old son who had peripheral pulmonary stenosis to death
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LITHONIA, GEORGIA: A Georgia woman, Alice Tracey Davis, has been arrested and charged with starving her one-year-old son to death.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that the child suffered from peripheral pulmonic stenosis, described by the Mayo Clinic as a narrowing of the valve between the lower right heart chamber and the lung arteries, resulting in reduced blood flow through the valve.
Additionally, it's recommended to schedule an appointment with a doctor if experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or fainting. Swift diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary valve stenosis can help minimize the risk of complications.
Alice Tracey Davis apparently hid her son's death for more than a week
Davis is facing multiple charges, including felony murder, concealing death, and cruelty to children, in connection with the killing of her one-year-old, who remains unnamed.
Dekalb County police claim that she failed to provide nourishment to her son and neglected to seek medical attention for the child, as per CrimeOnline.
According to court documents, Davis is also accused of concealing her child's death for over a week without alerting law enforcement.
Following the discovery of the one-year-old's body, police swiftly initiated a death investigation.
The deceased one-year-old's 13-year-old sibling was found with injuries
As per 11alive, DeKalb County Police asserted that they apprehended Davis upon locating her.
Additionally, they disclosed along with the deceased one-year-old, his 13-year-old sibling was found injured inside their Lithonia residence.
It is important to note that details regarding the circumstances of the child's death remain limited at this time.
