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Mother, 2-month-old son found dead in Waterford apartment bathtub, police say
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: WJBK , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, 36 years old, and her 2-month-old son were found in a bathtub.
A tragic incident occurred at a Waterford apartment complex, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her infant son. The woman, 36 years old, and her 2-month-old son were found in a bathtub. Police confirmed the incident took place on a Friday night.
The circumstances surrounding the deaths are not detailed in the available information. Further details about this incident can be found through local news sources, including FOX 2 Detroit .
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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