Athens-Clarke County police have charged an Elberton woman in the death of a 15-month-old toddler. Detectives determined that 59-year-old Pamela Graves was babysitting Zamiya Kelly when the child was exposed to illegal narcotics. The preliminary investigation shows Kelly died as a result of that exposure, police say.
Officers arrested Graves on Monday. They charged her with felony murder and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.
Kelly died over the weekend at Children’s Hospital of Augusta. Hospital officials told investigators the girl tested positive for exposure to fentanyl, opiates, and Benzodiazapine, a type of tranquilizing drug.
The Athens toddler was admitted to the hospital on Friday, June 24, after a 911 call for a medical emergency.
“We are looking into the circumstances regarding that initial medical call and drug exposure,” says Athens-Clarke County Police Lt. Shaun Barnette.
The state medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of her death. The investigation is ongoing.
Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Cook at 762-400-7103 or by email at [email protected].
