MITCHELL – The Indiana State Police Bloomington District responded to Boots & Bows Daycare in Mitchell on Wednesday, March 15, in regard to a death investigation of a 4-month-old female.
Lawrence County Central Dispatch received a call at 2:37 p.m. on Wednesday, reporting a medical emergency at Boots and Bows Daycare on Teke Burton Drive in Mitchell. Mitchell Police Department, Mitchell Fire Department, and an IU Lifeline Ambulance responded to the scene.
“That investigation is still ongoing, and an autopsy has been performed,” said Assistant District Commander ISP First Sergeant Michael Wood. “Investigators are still reviewing evidence and results from tests. Upon completion of the investigation, we will present the findings to the Lawrence County Prosecutor for further review and determination if an element of a crime has been found within the investigation. We understand that there are often questions regarding such a tragic event, but we do not have a timeline for the completion of our investigation.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Kat Dees in memory of her daughter Ember Dees.
“Ember may have not been in this world for long, but for the short time, she was loved by so many. This is a very tragic loss for both a mother and a good friend and family. We would like to be able to help raise as much money as we can to try and help the family with their needs. As this angel baby Ember leaves this harsh world and gains her wings in heaven she will always be loved and remembered as the precious baby with all the smiles and always happy. So please help us raise money for Kat and these hard times she is going through.”
