No Criminal Charges for Parents in Arizona Toddler Morgue Incident
In Gilbert, Arizona, prosecutors will not file criminal charges against the parents of an 18-month-old boy who was found alive in a hospital morgue hours after being declared dead following a near-drowning incident at a Super Bowl party.
St. Louis, MO, July 29, 2026 —
In Gilbert, Arizona, prosecutors have announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the parents of an 18-month-old boy. The child was discovered alive in a hospital morgue several hours after being pronounced dead. The incident followed a near-drowning event that occurred during a Super Bowl party.
The near-drowning incident took place at a Super Bowl party. Following the incident, the child was transported to the hospital and subsequently declared deceased. Hours later, the toddler was found to be alive when he was located in the hospital morgue.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office reviewed the case. After careful consideration, the decision was made not to pursue criminal charges against the parents. Further details regarding the specifics of the review process or the exact timeline of events leading to the child being declared dead and subsequently found alive were not immediately available.
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