Crime & Safety
Newnan Infant Death: Mom Gets 17 Years in Prison
Jasmen Nicole Hazelrig was sentenced on Monday in her daughter's death.
NEWNAN, GA -- A woman was sentenced to 17 years in prison in the death of her 4-month-old daughter.
Jasmen Nicole Hazelrigs was sentenced on Monday, reports the Newnan Times Herald, with no chance at probation.
Harmony Breeze Hazelrigs was found dead on Sept. 7, 2015, after a 9-1-1 call was placed from her mother's residence. First responders found the infant blue around the mouth and unresponsive.
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Brittany Parker, who lived with Jasmen Hazelrigs for several weeks at her residence, said she and Hazelrigs would often use meth together, leaving their children unsupervised. Hazelrigs' other children -- ages 2 and 4 -- reportedly have tested positive for meth.
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