It has been reported that an Indianapolis woman neglected her young children in favor of spending time with her lover. Unfortunately, one of them died.
On January 25, 2025, Chantell Gardner, 33, said that she had discovered her 2-year-old daughter, Skylar Gardner, unconscious and called 911.
Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were surprised by what they saw when they arrived at the residence in the 6300 Block of Newberry Road.
In addition to her death, Skylar and her brother, who was four years old, were said to have been living in destitution. Gardner allegedly told authorities that she phoned for her kids to join.
Her for supper, but Skylar did not answer, according to court records the Indianapolis Star was able to access. According to reports, the mother discovered the youngster unconscious behind.
A dresser when she went to seek for her. According to the police, the family lived in a house covered with human waste, rotting food, and rubbish that covered the walls and furnishings.