State takes custody of 3-year-old boy following death of infant brother

This article goes into detail about an infant boy who was found dead in a hotel room in West Springfield on Sunday. The baby, who was staying at the hotel with his mother and 3-year old brother, was found lying naked covered in water underneath an air conditioner which was turn on full-blast. The mother claims that someone broke into her room and did this while she was in another room talking to a friend and discovered the infant dead when she returned.

The story she is telling is possible, but sounds unlikley and very suspicious. It is odd that she is staying at a hotel and her myspace page gives indication that the childrens father is no longer in the picture. These two scenarios prompt many questions such as what the fathers whereabouts are. People who know this woman personally may also know how she was dealing with the stress of single motherhood. Until the truth comes out, I think it is a smart decision for the Department of Children and Families to have custody of the other child.