WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. \u2014 Two people arrested in connection with a 2-year-old girl\u2019s death, who ingested Kratom pills and wasn\u2019t given medical treatment despite serious symptoms.<\/p>\n
The West Melbourne Police investigated after Jonnie Jordan was taken unresponsive to Holmes Regional Medical Center on May 18, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
According to investigators, Jonnie had been staying the night before at a Palm Bay home with her father, Jerome Jordan, and Charlene O\u2019Connell. Detectives say the child gained access to Kratom pills belonging to the adults and ingested up to two and a half pills.<\/p>\n
Police said both adults knew Jonnie had taken the substance, saw her lips turn blue, experience seizure-like activity, and have abnormal breathing. Despite this, they didn\u2019t seek medical help or call 911.<\/p>\n
Instead, police say Jerome Jordan took Jonnie back to a West Melbourne apartment and put her to bed. He later transported her to the hospital after finding her unresponsive.<\/p>\n
An autopsy conducted by the Brevard County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office determined Jonnie died from acute mitragynine intoxication, a substance found in Kratom.<\/p>\n
As a result of the investigation, Jerome Jonathon Jordan, 35, and Charlene Rea O\u2019Connell, 32, were each charged with Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child and Child Neglect with Great Bodily Harm.<\/p>\n
Both suspects are being held at the Brevard County Jail without bond. Police said Jordan\u2019s sister, who accompanied him to the hospital, is not facing any charges.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
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