Arizona Police Seek Felony Charges Over 18-Month-Old's Near-Drowning After Morgue Survival
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 5
Arizona Police Seek Felony Charges Over 18-Month-Old's Near-Drowning After Morgue Survival
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 5
Summary
Arizona police recommended felony child abuse charges against the parents of 18-month-old Vincent Fiordilino, whose near-drowning case drew national attention after he was declared dead and later found alive in a hospital morgue.
Investigators say Vincent slipped out of view at a Super Bowl party and was found face down in a backyard pool; both parents allegedly admitted using marijuana, and police say their impairment left the toddler unsupervised.
Police reports say a doctor at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center pronounced Vincent dead and told staff to stop lifesaving efforts despite concerns from officers and his parents that he was still breathing; a nurse later detected a pulse.
Around 7:23 p.m., Vincent had already been moved to the morgue before staff found him alive and breathing, after which he was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is reviewing the charging request, while the hospital says it conducted a review and made changes; no charges were recommended against the physician.