In North Dakota, Stevie Buckley is facing manslaughter charges for the death of her 6 month-old daughter.

In North Dakota, Stevie Buckley, 18 year-old, is facing manslaughter charges for the death of her 6 month-old daughter. News stories report that Ms. Buckley arrived with her infant daughter to the emergency department at St. Alexius Hospital. The baby was dehydrated and malnourished and sadly, died the following day.  The death investigation yielded bottles of hard liquor, evidence of marijuana abuse and associated paraphernalia at the home.   

News stories did not provide details about the involvement of family members or friends that may have known this infant was being severely neglected. There is an increased risk for neglect when children are raising children unsupported by older adult family members such as grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc… 

The Keane Law Firm represents children nationwide that have been catastrophically injured by abuse and neglect. Please contact our office or visit our website for a consultation.  

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Attorney Christopher Keane has devoted his Bay Area practice to representing children whose lives have been irrevocably altered by abuse, neglect, injury, or death. He is a member of the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center (SFCAPC), and is currently serving as the co-Vice President on their Board of Directors. The prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers has awarded Christopher Keane a top rating and, reflecting his dedication to professional excellence. In addition, Mr. Keane is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum Top Trial Lawyers in America, listed in the top 500 Plaintiff's attorneys in America by Lawdragon.com and as a principal member of Keane Law has acted as lead plaintiff’s lawyer on a number of successful multi-million dollar cases.