Boy who was found in hot tub dies at hospital
Rocky Mountain News
Published August 21, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
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A 20-month-old boy found in a hot tub in the backyard of his father's Adams County home on Aug. 12 has died.
Kaden Newsome died Tuesday night at an area hospital, authorities said.
The victim and his 2-year-old sister had been left with an uncle, 28, while their father ran errands, sheriff's Sgt. Candi Baker said. A woman found the victim in the water when she arrived at the home at 8199 Welby Road, Baker said.
The death is under investigation, Baker said.
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August 21, 2008
9:39 a.m.
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Jackieg218 writes:
What the heck was the uncle doing? Way to be a babysitter!!! OMG and was the woman that came home the Aunt? I dont know that I could ever forgive a relative if they were "watching"( or not wathing my kids in this case) and one died!!
Peace be with the family.
August 21, 2008
10:13 a.m.
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hdfresh writes:
My thoughts exactly. Where was the uncle at when this was happening. The father leaves his children to somebody he thought he can trust and depend on to keep his kids safe while being away for 30 minutes. Not sure if I could forget/forgive in this case.
August 21, 2008
11:50 a.m.
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goodkarma55 writes:
I agree with you both. That is a shame!