Batavia PD announced that Jacquelyn Deats, 63, was arrested today in connection with the death of infant Chandler Zuchs. The 6-month-old boy was found unresponsive when Mercy medics and Batavia city firefighters responded to a call for help at her address, 10 Olyn Ave., on Dec. 14. She is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Her son, Jeffery Deats, was arrested for manslaughter in the baby's death. Subsequently, it was revealed that he was not Chandler's biological father.
Jeffery Deats attempted suicide while in custody and later died at Erie County Medical Center.
Both Jacquelyn and Jeffery Deats were present in the Olyn Avenue home at the time Chandler was found unresponsive.
According to police, investigators learned with Jacquelyn did not contact emergency personnel for "a protracted amount of time after realizing there was something medically wrong with the infant."
The District Attorney's Office assisted with the case.
She is scheduled to appear in Batavia City Court at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
TOOK THAT LONG? GREAT POLICE
TOOK THAT LONG?
GREAT POLICE WORK
Instead of focusing your
Instead of focusing your anger on the police, why not say, "Bless the child who suffered a horrible death." Be thankful this woman will be held responsible in her part for not calling 911.