Crime & Safety
Autopsy Results on Dead Barrington Infant Pending Toxicology, Medical Testing
The results of an autopsy for 8-month-old Mya Edwards, of Barrington, are still under investigation. The baby girl was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon after police and fire were called to the home.
The results of an autopsy conducted Thursday at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office on 8-month-old Mya Edwards, who was pronounced dead at her home in the 10 block of South Hager Ave. in Barrington shortly after noon on Wednesday, "are still under investigation pending further toxicology and medical testing," according to a Barrington Police Department press release.
The additional tests should take approximately 6-8 weeks.
Barrington police and fire departments were called to the home at about 12:07 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in response to a call of a deceased individual. A death investigation was subsequently initiated with the Cook County Major Case Assistance Team and is on-going.
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