Update: The deceased child has been identified as Leah Brown-Meza. The autopsy result has been sealed as an investigation continues.
East County News Service
December 7, 2016 (Alpine) — Sheriff’s homicide and child abuse detectives are investigating the death of an Alpine toddler under suspicious circumstances.
Sheriff’s deputies and paramedics responded to a 911 call reporting an 18-month-old girl was found not breathing, shortly before noon yesterday. The child was in a motorhome parked at 302 Hunter Lane in Alpine.
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