Press conference on JVM just now:
Mike Bowman, Cobb Co. Police information:
Officers were on routine patrols when they pulled into parking lot
Father was taken to crimes against persons office to be interviewed
Mother was interviewed at headquarters
Two warrants: cruelty to child second degree--key words "with criminal negligence" causes cruel or excessive physical or mental pain. And felony murder which is when in commission of a felony causes the death of another human being
Several search warrants
Awaiting toxicology
COD hyperthermia, manner is homicide (explains meaning death caused by another)
Asked about going to car, officer said that "statement was made"
Asked about computer search, replied "won't get into specifics if the case"
Asked about cruelty charges downgrade, replied that warrant was changed to support the factual evidence in the case, wanted to make sure verbiage was correct to substantiate charges. Negligence could happen to anyone, but gross negligence indicates other circumstances.
Investigators must have probable cause for charges and swear and affirm everything is correct before magistrate. Magistrate determines charges.
Everything is active and fluid and this is an ongoing investigation.
Investigators know timeline of events.
Still awaiting toxicology...could be a week, could be a month.
