Mother Left Kids Home Alone to Visit Boyfriend

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), Chantell allegedly left her 2-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son home alone while she spent hours at her boyfriend’s house. Reports indicate that this was a routine habit, with Chantell occasionally returning home for quick check-ins.

Mother Discovers Daughter Unresponsive

On January 25, during one of her check-ins, Chantell reportedly found Skylar unresponsive under a dresser in their apartment. Panicked, she called 911.

When police arrived, she claimed she had been preparing dinner and called her children to eat. While her 4-year-old son responded, Skylar did not. After searching the home, she discovered her daughter cold to the touch and not breathing.

Investigation & Charges

Following an investigation, authorities charged Chantell Gardner with neglect resulting in death. The case has sparked outrage, raising concerns about child safety and parental responsibility.

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