Rockdale County mother wanted for murder, child cruelty

Gloria Wright (Credit: Rockdale County Sheriff's Office)

Rockdale County deputies are searching for a 23-year-old mother charged with murdering her own child.

What we know:

On Jan. 8, the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a person not breathing.

When they got to the scene, they realized the victim was a one-year-old. After attempts to resuscitate the toddler, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The child's mother, identified as 23-year-old Gloria Wright, cannot be found. She is now wanted for felony murder in the first degree and cruelty to children in the first degree, also a felony.

What we don't know:

Deputies have not revealed what caused the child to stop breathing and have not detailed how they believe the mother was involved.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on Wright's whereabouts is encouraged to contact Inv. G. Levett with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office at 404-520-5475 or 770-278-8166.

The Source: This preliminary information was provided by the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office.

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