Couple indicted in death of their baby

Couple indicted in death of their baby

YOUNGSTOWN — Police say the death of a 58-day-old baby in his parents’ house last June appeared to be the result of neglect by the parents because of his malnourishment,

They waited, however, until the Mahoning County coroner confirmed that suspicion before taking the case to a grand jury.

Today, a grand jury indicted Tiffany Berger, 25, and Jesse B. LeFlore, 24, both of North Evanston Avenue on a charge of endangering children, a third-degree felony.

Their fourth child, J’Berto Leflore, was pronounced dead sometime after Berger and LeFlore called an ambulance the morning of June 19 to report the baby was not breathing in his crib at the West Side address.

For the complete story, see Friday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.