Mother of two charged with murder of 5-year-old in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — Two people have been arrested for murder in connection with the incident, Cleveland Police confirmed to 3News. death of a 5 year old girl Two weeks ago, among those charged was the child’s mother.

Janicea Brooks, 24, and Collyn Green, 32, who live at the same Forest Avenue address, were taken to Cuyahoga County Jail on Wednesday, according to court records. An earlier report from the county Department of Children and Family Services listed Brooks as the mother of young Camryn Riley.

Camlin was pronounced dead at UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital on March 22, after police confirmed they were investigating possible abuse.Statement later signed by DCFS it was confirmed that she was malnourished At the time of her death, she suffered various injuries compiled from documents.

Authorities claim Brooks has mental health issues “that she hasn’t adequately dealt with” and three other children were removed from the Forest Avenue home and are now in the care of another family. Authorities also noted “dire and unsanitary conditions” inside the house, including feces spread on the ceiling and walls, dirty beds and an infestation of insects.

The Cuyahoga County Coroner’s autopsy into Camlin’s death is still ongoing. Brooks and Green appeared in Cleveland District Court Thursday morning, where he was each issued a $500,000 bond.

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