A Wisconsin mother and her boyfriend have been arrested following the tragic death of a 1-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in her crib. The investigation into the household, which began after emergency responders arrived at the scene on February 22, has revealed a disturbing pattern of alleged child neglect that ultimately led to criminal charges for both adults.
According to PEOPLE, 23-year-old Christina Davis returned from work to find her baby stiff and unresponsive. She and her boyfriend, 20-year-old Kevin McCall, called 911, and when police and firefighters arrived at the home, they found the couple on the front porch with the child.
Despite the immediate efforts of emergency services, the infant was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after arrival. Things fell apart as soon as the investigation started.
Investigators described the home as unkempt, with a strong odor. The infant was also reportedly found covered in urine and feces. Perhaps most concerning is the testimony provided by Davis’ 6-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
The young girl pointed investigators toward a bottle of what the adults allegedly referred to as “medicine,” to make the baby “pass out.” It was a 50 mL bottle of Fireball whiskey. She reportedly told them, “I don’t think it is medicine.”
No, honey, that is definitely not medicine
The situation surrounding the care of these children appears to have been severe and ongoing. The young girl told detectives that she was frequently tasked with caring for the 1-year-old when the adults were not around.
According to the definition provided by govinfo.gov, chronic child neglect involves a pattern where basic needs for a child’s healthy development are not met on a recurring or enduring basis by a parent or caregiver. This definition aligns with the allegations that the children were left home alone on numerous occasions.
McCall allegedly admitted to police that he and Davis had left the children unattended at least 25 times over the previous six to seven months. Even when he was physically present in the home, McCall admitted to never feeding the baby or changing her diaper while Davis was away at work.
On the day of the incident, Davis stated that she and McCall woke up around 9:30 AM and ensured the children were asleep before leaving the house to get Popeye’s. After returning, Davis left for work, leaving McCall at home with the children.
When Davis returned home around 2:00 PM, she discovered her 6-year-old standing in the corner as a punishment for stealing the TV remote. McCall reportedly told police that he had physically punished the girl. Davis then went into the other room and found the 1-year-old in a state that she described as stiff, with her eyes rolling backward. She instructed McCall to call 911 at that point.
Davis has denied giving the toddler alcohol, telling police that her daughter’s claims were a lie and insisting that she only ever provided the child with cold and flu medication. She also noted that she relied on her 6-year-old to help out because McCall did not provide any assistance.
McCall is currently represented by attorney Russell Jones, who issued a statement regarding the ongoing legal proceedings. “At this time, evidence has not been presented to a trier of fact; therefore, the defendant is presumed innocent,” Jones stated. “That presumption remains unless a trier of facts finds otherwise, beyond a reasonable doubt. Therefore, I encourage all concerned to wait until the evidence is presented before passing judgment.”
The medical examiner reported that they did not find any clear signs of trauma, illness, or infection that would explain the cause of death. Despite this, the investigation into the environment and the care provided to the children led to both Davis and McCall being arrested. They are currently being held at the Milwaukee County Jail on a $10,000 bond, each facing two counts of chronic neglect of a child.
As the legal process moves forward, more details will likely emerge regarding the specific circumstances that led to this outcome. Parents and guardians have a duty to the children in their care. Most of which I believe is basic. Yet, it is staggering just how often people fail at this. Just recently, Melissa Goodman chose not to contest her charges of abusing and neglecting her step-daughter.
Just as crazy was the story of a mother who left her 11-year-old and 6-year-old to go to a ‘funeral. She left for 6 weeks and only ordered Uber Eats when she thought about it.
Published: May 11, 2026 09:41 am