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Indiana foster mom charged in death of 10-year-old boy: sheriff

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Updated  July 16, 2024 1:14pm CDT
Porter County
FOX 32 Chicago

Indiana boy's death ruled a homicide

The cause of death for a 10-year-old boy who died in April has been released.

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - Charges have been filed against an Indiana foster mom who is accused in the death of a 10-year-old boy in April.

Jennifer Wilson was charged with reckless homicide, according to the Porter County Sheriff. An arrest warrant was issued for her arrest, and on July 16, police released Wilson's booking photo. 

On April 25, officers were called to a home in the 200 block of Falcon Way in Liberty Township, near Valparaiso, for a "medical emergency." Upon arrival, officers located Dakota Stevens and transported him to a local hospital for treatment, where he died two days later.

Jennifer Wilson

According to the St. Joseph County Coroner's Office, Stevens, of Valparaiso, died from mechanical asphyxia. His death was ruled a homicide.

At the time of his death, Stevens was in foster care.

"Please continue to keep the family and friends of this child in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time," the Porter County Sheriff said in a statement.