The stepfather of an eight -year -old boy who died after eating strawberries was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of the young person.
Trey Harris died last year after experiencing what was described as allergy-like symptoms the night before eating what was considered toxic strawberries.
Two weeks after the younger died, his stepfather was sued in connection with his death – who had led to a warning about eating the fruit.
Only when an investigation found that the strawberries in question do not contain anything dangerous, and it was actually Fentanyl that the boy killed.
His stepfather Antonio person was subsequently accused of manslaughter, the trading of the murderer drugs, as well as possession of a gun, marijuana and drug para.
On Wednesday he was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for the crimes with regard to the death of Harris.
Harris died of fentanyl intoxication It was later found, a search of his house that he discovered with person and his mother Whitney discovered 28 grams of fentanyl.
The toxicological report led to the manslaughter costs for person, who was already confronted with the other drug costs after the discovery of Fentanyl.
Trey Harris died in March last year after experiencing what was described as allergy-like symptoms
The boy mother Whitney was also taken into custody after death and accused of second -degree murder. It is unclear at what stage her business is.
The young boy developed a result after eating strawberries from a joint fundraising for Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Hopkins County Central High School Athletics.
As his symptoms stayed until the evening, the boy's parents gave him an antihistamine and a bath, according to Fox News.
However, his symptoms only got worse, with his family decided to take him to a local hospital that same night around 10.30 am.
Hospital staff claim that the child was one of the many people who arrived in their local emergency department after consuming strawberries of fundraising.
Three hours later after his hospital visit, eight -year -old returned home, dressed and went to bed, according to the publication.
After the child's death, Hopkins Country Health Department issued a warning to visitors to fundraising and advised them not to eat strawberries that are sold during the event.
They also added: 'Currently, the Ministry of Health is taking Samples from the Strawberries to the State Lab for Tests.
On Wednesday, Antonio person was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for the crimes with regard to the death of Harris
The boy mother Whitney was also taken into custody after death and accused of second -degree murder. It is unclear at what stage her business is
“Although this incident could not be related, the decision was made to bring caution and to advise that these strawberries do not eat any of these strawberries.”
Only when an autopsy was undertaken did civil servants learned about the fentanyl.
The health department also lifted the advice after they said that those who freeze the strawberries can safely consume.
