A Kentucky woman may be headed to prison after she took a bath with her 3-month-old son on New Year’s Day while apparently under the influence of drugs and fell asleep, causing the boy to drown.

Amber Winstead, aged 36, admitted to manslaughter on Friday in connection with the tragic passing of her infant, Ki’Arri Rayne Winstead. The child was discovered deceased at a Louisville motel on January 1. Prosecutors have proposed a seven-year prison sentence for Winstead, as reported by local ABC affiliate WHAS. Her sentencing is scheduled for December 11.

Police were called to a Motel 6 located on Airport Hotel Boulevard around 4:30 a.m., where they encountered an unresponsive infant. Investigations revealed that Winstead had fallen asleep in the bathtub with the baby. She was awakened hours later to find Ki’Arri submerged and not breathing. Emergency responders declared the child deceased at the scene.

In exchange for her guilty plea, a charge labeling Winstead as a persistent felony offender was dismissed, as noted by local Fox affiliate WDRB.

Winstead’s arrest occurred in the parking lot of the funeral home, just before her son’s burial, according to her attorney. Bryce Dean, representing Winstead, expressed her desire to be placed under house arrest prior to her formal sentencing.

“She wishes to visit her child’s grave and seeks some degree of closure before beginning her sentence with the Department of Corrections,” Dean conveyed, as reported by CBS affiliate WLKY.

Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Trish Morris said she would consider the request, saying she has “obvious empathy” for the defendant.

“The situation is tragic all around,” the judge reportedly said.

Ki’Arri’s obituary said he was born to his “loving mother” on Sept. 24, 2024.

“Ki’Arri was a little angel, a miracle baby whose bubbly personality and infectious joy lit up every room he entered. He was a precious bundle of happiness, always calm and content, bringing peace to those around him. He never cried, and his gentle, happy demeanor made him a perfect little guy who was loved deeply by his family,” the obituary said.