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Arrest in Nevada: Suspect Detained for Infant's Death, Allegedly Abandoned Child in Car While Betting on Gambling Games

Father accused of causing infant's drug-related death in Nevada had previously abandoned partner's baby in car to gamble.

Infant'sDeath leads to Arrest of Nevada Man after he reportedly left the child on Fentanyl, to...
Infant'sDeath leads to Arrest of Nevada Man after he reportedly left the child on Fentanyl, to pursue gambling.

Arrest in Nevada: Suspect Detained for Infant's Death, Allegedly Abandoned Child in Car While Betting on Gambling Games

In the recent news, the Boulder City father, Jeffrey Terakami, has found himself in a grim predicament following the tragic demise of his 8-month-old child in November 2022. What's captivating media is not only the sad incident but also the surfacing fact that Terakami had a prior brushes with child neglect.

As reported by News 3, Terakami, in 2021, carelessly left Kara Dugan's one-year-old child unsupervised in his car while he ducked into a Dotty's casino for a 20-30 minute gambling spree. Thankfully, that child survived, unlike the unfortunate Ryot Terakami, the 8-month-old infant identified by the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (CCOCME).

The hindrance in apprehending Terakami and Dugan immediately post Ryot's death was the delay in obtaining the toxicology report from the crime lab. This report, Lt. Thomas Healing of the Boulder City Police Department explained, took several months to process. The CCOCME's autopsy confirmed that Ryot's unfortunate end was a consequence of fentanyl toxicity and a recent exposure to methamphetamine.

In their interrogation by the Boulder City Police Department, both parents claimed that Terakami had accidentally spilled a mixture of meth and fentanyl onto their bed, which Ryot subsequently crawled onto. If convicted on the charges of second-degree murder, both Terakami and Dugan could potentially face a decade to life behind bars.

Pondering about Terakami's past child neglect case in 2021? It seems there isn't any substantial evidence or credible source to support such claims. However, if you have any other inquiries or need information on a different topic, simply ask and I'll be here to help!

The Boulder City Police Department investigated Terakami in 2021, as he reportedly left a one-year-old unattended in his car while he gambled at a casino in Las Vegas. This incident occurred at a Dotty's casino.

In the general news, there has been coverage of accidents and crime in Las Vegas, with Terakami and his partner, Kara Dugan, facing serious charges related to the death of their 8-month-old child, Ryot Terakami. The child's death was caused by fentanyl toxicity and a recent exposure to methamphetamine.

While Terakami has a history of suspected child neglect, there is currently no substantial evidence or credible source to support these claims, making it unclear whether he was neglectful in his role as a parent prior to the recent tragedy.

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