Crime & Safety
Pittsburgh-Area Mother Charged In 5-Year-Old Daughter's Death
The girl was found unresponsive in a residence in June.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A Springdale woman has been charged in connection with her 5-year-old daughter's death in June.
Diem McMunn-Gereshenski died after being found unresponsive in a Springdale home. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office determined the girl died of methadone toxicity.
Her mother, Samantha McMunn, 34, said it's possible the girl got into the methadone when she briefly left the room where it was stored.
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Allegheny County Police arrested her on Thursday. McMunn faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of children, according to court documents.
A preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled.
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