Sentenced: Mariah Cole Tried To Blame The Bathtub For 2YO Son's Death

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On May 31, 2023, the Tulsa County OKDHS office received a child death report. Law enforcement was reportedly on the scene of the child death of Glay-Dahzii Cole. It was reported that the mother, Mariah Cole, had left Glay alone in the bathtub for fifteen to twenty minutes while she went outside the apartment complex.

During the investigation, Mariah Cole and third-party witnesses were interviewed. Upon initiation of the investigation, it was discovered that the family were tribal members, so tribal police were also called to the scene.

On May 31, 2023, Ms. Cole informed law enforcement that Glay had drowned in the bathtub. However, the medical examiner stated there was no water in Glay’s lungs, and Glay was completely dry. OKDHS documented that law enforcement informed them there was no water in the bathtub, and it was completely dry.

The OKDHS documented that Glay was observed to have a broken rib, two significant head traumas, bruising all over his body, and cuts inside his lips and on his tongue. Additionally, upon arrival at the medical facility, Glay’s body temperature was about 81 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating he had been dead for several hours.

The OKDHS documented that the home was infested with roaches, crawling over the floors, walls, counters, children’s toys, and bedding. A door was off its hinges and leaning against the wall, at one point falling on law enforcement. The floors were covered with trash and clothing. Rotting food was found in a pot on the stove, infested with flies. Dirty dishes with hardened food were observed in the kitchen sink, blocking access to the water faucet. The crib in the home was piled with items and was not accessible for Sibling One to sleep in.

The OKDHS documented that during the interview with law enforcement, Ms. Cole stated she had smoked methamphetamine earlier in the day, inside the home, with the children present.

On June 9, 2023, Sibling Three was forensically interviewed. Sibling Three disclosed that Glay had bruises on him for an unknown amount of time, “and his skin was getting darker.” Sibling Three also disclosed that Sibling Three took care of the children by feeding, bathing, and disciplining them.

The medical examiner’s report documented that the probable cause of death was unknown, and the manner of death was unknown.

The OKDHS documented that a child abuse pediatrician specialist reviewed the medical examiner’s report. The specialist advised that, even though the blunt force trauma itself was not the cause of death, the injuries were consistent with child physical abuse. The specialist advised that the totality of the injuries could have caused the death, but that could not be determined.

• OKDHS made a Substantiated finding of Neglect/Threat of Harm by Ms. Cole to Siblings One, Two, and Three.
• OKDHS made a Substantiated finding of Lack of Supervision by Ms. Cole to Siblings One, Two, and Three.
• OKDHS made a Substantiated finding of Inadequate or Dangerous Shelter by Ms. Cole to Siblings One, Two, and Three.
• OKDHS made a Substantiated finding of Abuse/Death by Ms. Cole to Glay.

https://livescutshort.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OJSO-Review-of-Death-of-Glay-Dahzii-Cole-Updated.pdf

Name: MARIAH COLE
Register Number: 08365-511
Age: 34
Race: American Indian
Sex: Female
Release Date: 04/07/2033
Located At: FMC Carswell