Santa Fe Babysitter Charged With Child’s Death

     IN SANTA FE, A THREE YEAR OLD BOY IS DEAD, AND HIS BABYSITTER IS FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES. THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN REPORTS THAT 25 YEAR OLD RACHEL SMITH TOLD POLICE SHE USED HEROIN WHILE BABYSITTING THE BOY AT THE THUNDERBIRD INN ON CERRILLOS ROAD FRIDAY NIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING SHE REALIZED THE INFANT WASN’T BREATHING.
     THE CAUSE OF DEATH HASN’T BEEN DETERMINED. SMITH FACES A CHARGE OF CHILD NEGLECT.
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