A tragic incident unfolded in Barrie as a 47-year-old woman was charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of her 10-year-old child’s lifeless body in their home on New Year’s Eve. The police were summoned for a well-being check at a residence near Bayview Drive and Little Avenue, leading to the heartbreaking find. The woman was located inside the residence and taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being formally charged on January 6. It was confirmed that she is the mother of the victim, who was found deceased in the home. Details surrounding the circumstances of the boy’s death remain undisclosed, and it is unclear if anyone else was present at the time of the incident. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
