FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Fond du Lac say a woman is in custody for child neglect after an extensive investigation into a 12-year-old’s death in December 2025.
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According to the Fond du Lac Police Department, officers responded to SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital just after 1 a.m. on December 5 for a report that a dead 12-year-old had been taken to the emergency room.
Officials treated the incident as a top priority from the moment the report came in, and interviewed witnesses and worked with numerous agencies to examine what may have happened.
Authorities say the extensive investigation led officers to arrest a 51-year-old Fond du Lac woman on Friday afternoon, around 1:45, for alleged child neglect causing death.
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“This was an incredibly complex and heartbreaking case. Our team worked tirelessly to uncover the truth and ensure accountability,” Lieutenant Nicholas Hahn said. “We remain committed to seeking justice for the victim and providing a measure of closure for the community.”
Formal charges are pending.
