2- and 5-year-old brothers drowned in swimming pool: Police
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A Mississippi mother is under investigation following the tragic drowning of her two young children, with potential for further charges to be brought against her.

Mom arrested after her sons drowned

Background: The neighborhood in Gautier, Miss. where police responded to Amber Goldman”s home (Google Maps). Inset: Amber Goldman (Jackson County Sheriff’s Office).

Amber Goldman, aged 36, was detained by Gautier Police Department officers on Monday as they probed the deaths of her sons, aged 2 and 5. According to a press statement from the department, the incident occurred at Goldman’s residence, prompting police to respond at 5:30 p.m. after receiving an alert about two unresponsive children.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered the boys lying near a backyard swimming pool at the home located on 3 Oaks Drive in Gautier. Emergency personnel administered immediate medical assistance before the children were transported to a local hospital, where they were later declared deceased.

As reported by WLOX, a local ABC and CBS affiliate, Jackson County Deputy Coroner James Prisock verified drowning as the cause of death for the brothers. The specifics surrounding the incident have not been disclosed to the public.

Local ABC and CBS affiliate WLOX reported that Jackson County Deputy Coroner James Prisock confirmed that the boys’ cause of death was drowning. Details about the circumstances under which the boys drowned were not made public.

Gautier police said that Goldman was taken into custody and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Specific details about what substance Goldman was allegedly in possession of were not made available. Law&Crime reached out to a detective at the Gautier Police Department for further information but did not immediately hear back.

Police said that additional charges against Goldman were pending as the investigation into her sons’ deaths continues.

Gautier Police Chief David Bever said in the press release, “This is an unimaginable tragedy that has deeply affected our community. Our hearts are with the family, friends, and first responders impacted by this heartbreaking loss. We ask everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as investigators continue to seek answers.”

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