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New Mexico woman sentenced after child's death

PRISON. A NEW MEXICO WOMAN WAS CONVICTED AFTER THE DEATH OF A CHILD IN 2021. A JURY FOUND KELLY SMITH GUILTY OF TWO COUNTS OF CHILD ABUSE, INCLUDING INTENTIONAL CHILD ABUSE CAUSING DEATH. SHE FACED UP TO 21 YEARS, WITH A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF 18 YEARS FOR THE SECOND OFFENSE. SMITH WAS ARRESTED AFTER HER GRANDSON WAS FOUND DEAD IN SEPTEMBER 2021. THE CHILD WAS ALSO FOUND TO HAVE DIED OBVIOUSLY

New Mexico woman sentenced after child's death in 2021

The child died due to the toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

A woman was found guilty in 2021 for her role in the death of a child. Stay up to date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 News A jury found Kelli Smith guilty on two counts of child abuse, including intentional child abuse resulting in death. She faces up to 21 years in prison, according to Fifth Judicial District Attorney Dianna Luce, with a mandatory 18-year sentence for the latter count. Smith was arrested after her grandson was found dead in late September 2021. It was also determined that the child had died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Action 7 News on the go: Download our app for free

CHAVES COUNTY, NM —

A woman was found guilty in 2021 for her role in the death of a child.

Stay up to date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 News

A jury found Kelli Smith guilty on two counts of child abuse, including intentional child abuse resulting in the death of a child. She faces up to 21 years in prison, with the latter charge carrying a mandatory 18-year sentence, according to Fifth Judicial District Attorney Dianna Luce.

Smith was arrested after her grandson was found dead in late September 2021. It was also determined that the child died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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