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Couple indicted in death of 6-day-old baby
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on February 22, when police were called to a home for a report of an unconscious infant.
An Ohio couple is facing felony charges in connection with the death of a 6-day-old baby. The couple, Shannon Wester and Justin Soll, were indicted on multiple counts, including involuntary manslaughter and endangering children. Court records show the indictment includes charges of possession of cocaine.
The incident occurred on February 22, when police were called to a home for a report of an unconscious infant. Further details on the incident and the charges against the couple are available from the source, WSMV 4 News, and other news outlets reporting on the story.
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Category: safety Published: August 2, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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