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A Region 8 woman, who admitted to throwing her now-deceased baby across the room, now faces neglect and manslaughter charges.

Police arrested Rebecca Mae Cox, 29, of Batesville on Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor.

On Sunday, Dec. 13, Cox told investigators she found her 3-month-old son dead in his crib next to his twin brother.

According to court documents, Cox said she “noticed cockroaches crawling out of his mouth.”

When police arrived at the home, located in the 1500-block of North State Street, one of the officers administered infant cardio pulmonary resuscitation until an ambulance crew arrived and took the baby to White River Medical Center. The child was pronounced dead.

During their investigation, police learned that Cox “did not have a connection” with her deceased son and “could not stand him or stand holding him.”

The Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division reported receiving an anonymous tip from someone who “witnessed several disturbing behaviors” from Cox, including “tossing” the infant from some distance to his father, identified as Michael Goodman

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According to the affidavit, she tested positive for methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, and THC (marijuana).

Goodman also tested positive for methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.

Cox also stated she knew the house was “bad” and the living conditions were “horrible.”

According to the court documents, investigators reported finding piles of dirty clothing and old food in the floor of the bedroom where the babies slept.

An investigators stated the house had a “severe” roach infestation.

“The roaches were observed crawling on the floor, table, appliances, furnishings, countertops and high chairs,” the affidavit stated.

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