ROXBORO, N.C. — The mother of a toddler who died in the care of social services said she’s been left with unanswered questions.
Kemari Morgan, 1, was found unresponsive in his crib May 24, and toxicology testing determined he died as a result of a fatal dose of medications, the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation said.
Briauna Morgan, Kemari’s mother, said she’s been left in the dark since his death.
“I want to know the time of death. I want to know the steps of everything,” Morgan said. “I want to know (what) did you give? Like, what did she say in the interview? Why did you give him so much medication?”
Latisha Annette Linzsey, 49, who was caring for the toddler, has been charged with second-degree murder in his death. Linzsey was booked into the Person County Detention Center on Monday and was set to appear in court on Wednesday.
“I feel like I did on May 24 all over again. It was like it hit me real hard. My body felt hot,” Morgan said.
Morgan said Monday afternoon was the first time in seven months that she heard what the cause of death was.
“The findings was listed as poison, which he had toxic, too much med medication in his system,” Morgan said.
She said her son had never been prescribed any medication, and that she was supposed to be notified if medicine was ever given to Kemari.
Despite that, Morgan said she has no hard feelings toward Linzsey.
Morgan said she and Linzsey were in communication prior to the May 24 death. But Morgan said that stopped suddenly, and she didn’t know why.
Morgan said all she wants now is the truth and her family.
“Justice will be served, but mainly focus on getting my five kids back home,” she said. “They need to be home with me. They need to.”
Morgan said her remaining children are with family members and are safe.Follow us on Instagram at spectrumnews1nc for news and other happenings across North Carolina.
Jatrissa Wooten
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