MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A mother was convicted Thursday of child neglect for failing to care for her 3-week-old baby. The suspect’s mother returns to court Friday, where she could be convicted, as well.
Samantha Jordan, 25, pleaded no contest to chronic neglect of a child, with a consequence of great bodily harm. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 13, court records show.
Kristine Jordan, 54, has a plea hearing Friday on a similar count. A plea questionnaire has already been filed with the court, meaning she is expected to be convicted, as well.
At a previous court hearing, Assistant District Attorney Jordan Feest said the child had suffered multiple organ failure — including kidney failure, severe dehydration, strokes, and seizures. Additionally, when taken to the hospital Jan. 12, 2022, the child still weighed about what it did at birth on Dec. 21, 2021.
According to the probable cause statement, the grandmother fed the child about 3 p.m. on a Tuesday. That night, another bottle was made about midnight. From the 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, the child never woke. At about 5:30 a.m., the grandmother noted the child had not eaten since the previous day. By noon, the child’s diaper was still dry, and had not eaten since the previous afternoon. They then took the child to the hospital about 3 p.m.
