Officers learned a 7-week-old infant had already been taken to a local hospital. They followed up at the hospital and learned the baby died.
It was determined the baby had suffered severe head trauma, indicative of abuse.
Follow an investigation, the child's mother, 28-year-old Alisha Ivy, was placed under arrest. She is being lodged at the Butler County Justice Center pending review of the case.
Poplar Bluff mother arrested after 7-week-old infant dies
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (WSIL) -- A mother is now in custody after an infant died in southeast Missouri.
21BT-CR01824-01 - ST V ALISHA M IVY
Description: Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk- 1st Degree - 1st Offense - No Sexual Conduct
Incarceration DOC (Suspended Execution of Sentence)
Sentence Date: 03/19/2024
Length: 7 Years
Supervised Probation: 5 Years
Start Date: 03/19/2024
