Mother and Partner Indicted in Meth Overdose Death of 22-Month-Old Girl

DUNN, NC – A Harnett County mother and her partner face serious charges in connection with the methamphetamine overdose death of her 22-month-old daughter, Brielle Hall, in 2023. The heartbreaking case has taken a new turn as a Harnett County Grand Jury handed down indictments against Jasmine Zhane Snead, 30, and Jauon Malik McKoy, 31.

A Tragic Incident Unfolds

The devastating incident unfolded on April 9, 2023, when Harnett County deputies responded to a call about an unresponsive child receiving CPR at her home. Paramedics transported the toddler to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries five days later, on April 14.

Autopsy Reveals Methamphetamine Toxicity

An extensive investigation, including an autopsy and toxicology screening, revealed that Brielle’s death was caused by methamphetamine toxicity. Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats confirmed that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released its findings on November 8, 2024.

“These findings are tragic and underscore the dangers of substance exposure in vulnerable populations,” said Sheriff Coats in a statement.

Arrests and Charges

Following the medical examiner’s report of the overdose, Sheriff’s Lt. Stephen Elmore obtained arrest warrants for Snead and McKoy. The pair were taken into custody on November 12 and held in the Harnett County Detention Center under $500,000 secured bonds.

Legal Proceedings

Both defendants have been assigned court-appointed attorneys. Snead’s counsel, Jesse W. Jones, and McKoy’s counsel, Matthew Stone, will represent them during their upcoming hearings, which have been rescheduled to January 20, 2025.

The case has left a community mourning and raised awareness about the deadly consequences of drug exposure. Snead and McKoy await their next court appearances as they face serious charges for their alleged roles in this heartbreaking tragedy.