Toddler froze to death... as accused dad's interview resurfaces
Shane McLaughlin, 37, was arrested on Wednesday for manslaughter and three counts of child endangerment in connection with the death of his daughter.
TL;DR
- Shane McLaughlin arrested for manslaughter and child endangerment in connection with his daughter Eleanora's death.
- Eleanora, 13 months old, died of hypothermia in December of the previous year.
- The Medical Examiner initially ruled the death accidental, but investigators later found evidence for charges.
- McLaughlin stated the room where his children slept was freezing, and he could see his breath.
- Eleanora's mother, Erika, expressed anger over the delay in charges.
- Eleanora was a twin and described as a happy child.
- The other two children have been placed in the custody of Erika's grandmother.
- A state senator called for increased investigative standards in child deaths.
- McLaughlin is being held on $250,000 bail.