Hannah Cormier could face trial after leaving her baby in a hot car

A Louisiana mother is facing murder charges in connection with the death of her 10-month-old baby. EVERYBODY reports that Hannah Faith Cormier, 32, could stand trial after pleading not guilty to negligent homicide in connection with her child’s death.

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Details about the Louisiana mother accused of leaving her baby in a hot car

Hannah Cormier is facing charges of leaving her 10-month-old daughter in a car while she was working at a fast food restaurant. The Jennings Police Department reported that the child was in the car for approximately 1.5 hours before police found her. They then took the child to a local hospital, but the staff had difficulty finding a pulse.

Authorities revealed that a 10-month-old baby was hospitalized with a temperature of 109 degrees. WLOX. The American press emphasized that the outdoor temperature that day reached 90 degrees. After transferring the 10-month-old baby girl to another emergency center, doctors declared her dead from heatstroke.

In a statement to KPLCJennings Police Chief Danny Semmes emphasized the importance of child safety and noted that everyone can make sure their children are not in the back seat.

“You must always be aware of their safety and whereabouts. If you can remember to put on your seat belt, it will be second nature when you get in the car to put your hand out to put on your seat belt,” Semmes said. “Look in the backseat to make sure your child is in the backseat.”

More on Hannah Cormier & What’s Next for Her?

Investigators reviewed witness statements and surveillance video before arresting Hannah Cormier on August 18. According to PEOPLE, Cormier initially faced charges of second-degree murder and cruelty to children. juvenile.

Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes said Cormier’s case is complex and they plan to question several people.

“This is not a simple case. It’s very complicated. There are a lot of moving parts, a lot of people to interview, and a lot of data to forensically recover. That’s what led us to charge her with second-degree murder and not negligent homicide,” Semmes said.

According to KPLC, a grand jury later indicted Cormier on the lesser charge of negligent homicide. After having her charges dropped, Hannah posted a $10,000 bail on October 16 and entered a not guilty plea in court on October 28, according to records. American press. She is expected to return to court in March 2025 for a pre-trial conference where they can set a trial date.

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