The Perry County Coroner said a Knott County couple are facing charges in the death of their two-month-old baby girl.
According to the coroner, little Angel Newsome died on Wednesday afternoon. The coroner said her parents, 19 year-old Joseph Newsome and 21 year-old Ashley Newsome, were arrested for manslaughter after their baby’s death.
The Perry County Coroner said that the couple called 911 to their Knott County home on Wednesday afternoon. When EMS arrived, the coroner said the ambulance transported the baby to Hazard ARH. The coroner said the parents were distraught, therefore Kentucky State Troopers followed the ambulance with the parents in the police cruiser.
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Once at the hospital, Angel was pronounced dead by the Perry County Coroner. The Coroner said that Ashley and Joseph Newsome were then taken to jail and arrested a for manslaughter.
The coroner said the cause of death his pending an autopsy, which is scheduled for Thursday morning in Frankfort.
The Perry County Coroner also said Hindman Funeral Services are handling the arrangements.
