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INFANT DEATH INVESTIGATION
On March 2, we responded to 2823 N. Washington for a report of an infant not breathing. Officers performed CPR until other first responders arrived.
The eight-month-old infant was transported to the hospital by EMS and pronounced deceased. Next of kin has been notified.
Our Child Victims Unit began an investigation into the death.
The infant was cared for by Deborah Lundstrom, 47, of Springfield, Mo., at the time of death. Lundstrom was operating a childcare service at the residence and was responsible for nine children under age three.
On March 2, 2022, Lundstrom left her home for approximately 12 minutes leaving all nine children unsupervised. Lundstrom placed the eight month old into a car seat before leaving. When Lundstrom returned, she found him not breathing and called 911.
The Greene County Medical Examiner's Office performed an autopsy, and the cause of death is still under investigation.
The case was presented to Greene County Prosecutor's Office. On March 8, 2022, Lundstrom was charged with 1st Degree Involuntary Manslaughter, 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Death of a Child, eight counts of 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating a Substantial Risk and Operating a Child Care Facility Without a License.
Lundstrom was arrested by our detectives and is currently incarcerated at the Greene County Jail.
The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at [phone redacted]. You may also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477).
INFANT DEATH INVESTIGATION
On March 2, we responded to 2823 N. Washington for a report of an infant not breathing. Officers performed CPR until other first responders arrived.
The eight-month-old infant was transported to the hospital by EMS and pronounced deceased. Next of kin has been notified.
Our Child Victims Unit began an investigation into the death.
The infant was cared for by Deborah Lundstrom, 47, of Springfield, Mo., at the time of death. Lundstrom was operating a childcare service at the residence and was responsible for nine children under age three.
On March 2, 2022, Lundstrom left her home for approximately 12 minutes leaving all nine children unsupervised. Lundstrom placed the eight month old into a car seat before leaving. When Lundstrom returned, she found him not breathing and called 911.
The Greene County Medical Examiner's Office performed an autopsy, and the cause of death is still under investigation.
The case was presented to Greene County Prosecutor's Office. On March 8, 2022, Lundstrom was charged with 1st Degree Involuntary Manslaughter, 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Death of a Child, eight counts of 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating a Substantial Risk and Operating a Child Care Facility Without a License.
Lundstrom was arrested by our detectives and is currently incarcerated at the Greene County Jail.
The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at [phone redacted]. You may also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477).
Organizer and beneficiary
Chel Petry
Organizer
Springfield, MO
Rachel Burton
Beneficiary