(KTTS News) – Howell County deputies arrested a woman in connection the death of her infant in February.
Shelby Starr faces a charge of child abuse and neglect resulting in death.
Investigators say Starr kept her infant in a playpen in a closet with a 1,500 watt space heater because of an issue with the home’s heating.
Starr didn’t check on the baby for nearly 12 hours.
The child died from hyperthermia and dehydration.
