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Parents Charged After 5-Year-Old's Tragic Death in Georgia

2/6/2026

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Authorities are investigating parental abuse in Marietta, Georgia, after the February 1, 2026 death of a 5-year-old boy.
Emergency responders answered a 911 call from the parents reporting CPR.
The child was pronounced dead on February 2, 2026, after being placed on life support.
Alexiss Eitrem and Michael Horn face 12 felony charges, cruelty to a child.
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services has custody of other children.

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Story summary

Authorities are investigating parental abuse in Marietta, Georgia, after the February 1, 2026 death of a 5-year-old boy.
Emergency responders answered a 911 call from the parents reporting CPR.
The child was pronounced dead on February 2, 2026, after being placed on life support.
Alexiss Eitrem and Michael Horn face 12 felony charges, cruelty to a child.
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services has custody of other children.