32-year-old Philadelphia mother, Vanessa Hampton, faces manslaughter and drug charges for her 10-month-old son's death due to xylazine exposure.

32-year-old Philadelphia mother, Vanessa Hampton, faces manslaughter and drug charges in connection with her 10-month-old son's death. Authorities determined the child died from drug intoxication after exposure to xylazine, an animal tranquilizer commonly mixed with illicit drugs. Pennsylvania recently classified xylazine as a controlled substance, making it illegal to possess except for legal veterinary uses.

June 28, 2024
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