West Virginia Mother Indicted in Heartbreaking Death of 16-Day-Old Infant Amid Postpartum Struggles
HURRICANE, WV — A West Virginia woman, Brooke Kessler, has been indicted in connection with the death of her 16-day-old infant, an event that has deeply affected the local community. The charges filed include death by a parent, child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, and additional related offenses. On June 20, authorities were summoned to CAMC Women’s & Children’s Hospital after the baby was found unresponsive. The severity of the infant’s injuries led to …