Spotsylvania Co. mother charged with murder after child ingests THC gummies

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A mother has been charged with murder for the death of her four-year-old son, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office.

A Spotsylvania County Grand Jury indicted 30-year-old Dorothy Annette Clements after her four-year-old son died on May 8 after suffering a medical emergency two days prior at a home in the 5400 block of Jamie Court.

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Authorities said they believe the child ingested a large amount of THC gummies. The attending doctor told deputies that had a medical intervention occurred shortly after the ingestion -- it could have prevented the death of the boy.

Statements made to officials by the mother did not match the evidence seized at the home, deputies said.

Clements was taken into custody on Thursday and is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond.