HELL ON EARTH –

July 16, 2024 – “These innocent boys reportedly came into contact with fentanyl, an opioid that has wreaked havoc across our communities.”  “The deadly capabilities of fentanyl cannot be overstated, and it is our collective responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Jestice James, 22, is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of child abuse in the deaths of her sons, Josiah and Jestine … 

Prosecutors did not release details about what linked the mother to the deadly drugs or the children’s access to them. However, Los Angeles police said last week that no other residents at the family’s home were under investigation.

The L.A. County Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death for either toddler.

“This tragedy is part of a disturbing trend where babies and toddlers are increasingly becoming victims of the opioid crisis,” Gascón said.

Officials and doctors across the state have recently pointed to a rise in young children who have been killed by fentanyl, an extremely potent and addictive synthetic opioid that is considered Los Angeles’ deadliest drug.

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