Woman Arrested In Baby’s Death

By Dan Craft

Friday, July 30, 2010

The girlfriend of a dead toddler’s father has been arrested in the boy’s death.

Amber Drain, 22, of 401 W. 24th St., Apt. 25, Fayetteville, was arrested Thursday in connection with capital murder.

Police say Drain killed Dominick Doss, 2, on July 18.

Police and paramedics went to the apartment in south Fayetteville that morning to check on a boy who wasn’t breathing. Dominick’s was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police launched an investigation after finding suspicious bruising on Dominick’s body, according to a preliminary arrest report.

A state medical examiner’s report indicated Dominick suffered two skull fractures and a swollen brain.

Interviews with family and neighbors led police ...
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well another reason to ressurect quick trial and public hanging within the week. Eliminate the need to build new jails.

Posted by: spacecats

July 30, 2010 at 9:12 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

Put her down.

Posted by: Wildturkey

July 30, 2010 at 3:18 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

So sad. The family must be devastated. People, once again, call a tip line if you see children not being tended to properly. If what you see outside is awful, imagine what is going on inside.

Posted by: Farm123

July 31, 2010 at 9:35 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

I see where the grandmother is "devistated" by the death of her grandson. Well didn't the grandmother give birth to the father of the victim, didn't she raise a son who went out and got into a relationship with her grandsons killer. so isnt she therefore 25% responsible for the babys death??? Just sayin!!! Take some responsibility before you start blaming "human services" grandma!!!

Posted by: tjefferson

July 31, 2010 at 2:17 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

sounds like her motherly instincts were kicking in. I bet she has probably eaten her young before.

Posted by: lifetimeresident

August 1, 2010 at 6:13 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

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