Lee County, FL– A woman from Florida has been taken into custody and faces charges in connection with the death of her 4-month-old child, following reports that she made online inquiries regarding relinquishing her parental rights.
On Friday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office took Johnisha Cole, 32, into custody after an investigation concerning the tragic death of her infant. In a social media update featuring body camera footage from the incident, authorities stated that they initially responded to Cole’s residence in September following a report of an infant choking and losing consciousness.
The infant was transported to the medical facility and ultimately declared deceased. Following an initial inquiry into the infant’s injuries, characterized by law enforcement as “cruel,” the medical examiner has determined the cause of death to be homicide.
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The investigators involved in the case reported that Cole “never provided explanations” for the injuries observed on her infant, which consisted of “femur and multiple rib fractures, extensive bruising, and significant abdominal swelling.” The medical examiner determined that the cause of death was due to abusive head trauma.
The sheriff’s office reported that the investigation involved examining Cole’s phone and internet history, revealing some concerning findings. Cole reportedly looked up questions such as “How long do you have to make a police report?” and “How to sign away parental rights?”
She reportedly communicated with others suggesting that she wished for the baby to die and that she had shaken the child.
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Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in the post, “This case is cruel, and this infant endured deadly abuse from its mother her entire life. My heart breaks for this child, but my detectives dedicated themselves to bringing her justice by digging for evidence and making an arrest. I know my detectives will continue to work with the State Attorney’s Office to secure a conviction.”
Cole faces serious charges of manslaughter and aggravated child abuse. She remains in custody with no option for bail and is scheduled for a court appearance on January 13.
The incident came to light after a Georgia mother was sentenced for killing her daughter. The mother, Chloe Alexis Driver, was sentenced for the crime that led to the tragic death of Hannah Nicole Driver, who was only 13 months old at the time of her death. The punishment was handed down after a lengthy period of four years.
An individual by the name of Chloe is said to have stolen a knife from the kitchen while she was in the company of two men and three women who are believed to be affiliated with a polygamist lifestyle cult, according to reports that have been gathered from a variety of sources. Afterward, she is said to have stabbed her daughter in the neck before turning the knife on herself, according to the allegations.