AUGUSTA, Ga. (WDNews) – A tragic incident unfolded in Augusta, Georgia, where a 3-month-old baby, Josiah Noel Seright, died after being left in front of an air conditioner, wrapped in a wet blanket.
According to an arrest warrant, the baby’s mother, September Seright, left Josiah in a car seat in the hotel bathroom while she showered, later placing him in front of the air conditioner for an unspecified amount of time.
Authorities have charged three individuals in connection with the incident: the baby’s mother, 19-year-old September Seright; his grandmother, Diane Seright; and 39-year-old Antonio Nash. All three face charges of felony murder and second-degree child cruelty.
During a bond hearing, District Attorney Jared Williams described the case as “baffling,” criticizing Diane Seright for not properly checking on her daughter and grandchild. Despite this, Diane Seright’s bond was set at $50,000 on Friday. The bond hearing for September Seright has been delayed to give her public defenders more time.
The tragedy has left the community shocked, with authorities still piecing together the events that led to the child’s untimely death.
