Charlotte Chavez charged after 1-year-old daughter's death from fentanyl

Charlotte Chavez charged after 1-year-old daughter's death from fentanyl

A mother has been charged with child abuse resulting in death after fentanyl was found in her baby's system. Charlotte Chavez called 911 last December to report that her 1-year-old daughter Betty was not breathing. 

Charlotte Chavez Denver DA

Paramedics responded to the home and transported Betty to Denver Health where she died. 

A toxicology report revealed that the infant girl died as a result of the toxic effects of fentanyl. Also present in her system were naloxone and acetaminophen.

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