The death of a four-month-old boy on the Lummi Reservation in Washington has been ruled a homicide.
Tyrell A. Jackson was reportedly found in dirty diapers on a dirty mattress last Monday. He was dehydrated and 2 pounds lighter than his birth weight.
The FBI is investigating, the chief of the Lummi police agency said.
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Baby's death ruled a homicide
(The Bellingham Herald 6/3)
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Death of baby on Lummi Reservation a homicide
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