The Steve Wilkos Show Season 7 Episode 54 Your Baby Is Dead, You Drugged Him
- December 23, 2013
Your Baby Is Dead, You Drugged Him is the fifty-fourth episode of the seventh season of The Steve Wilkos Show. In this episode, host Steve Wilkos tackles one of the most harrowing cases ever brought to his show. A mother, who has been accused of drugging and killing her own baby, takes the stage along with her husband, who was also present during the incident.
The mother, whose name has been withheld for privacy reasons, maintains that she did not kill her child. She claims that she had fallen asleep while breastfeeding and woke up to find her baby unresponsive. She called 911 immediately, but it was too late. The baby was pronounced dead at the hospital.
However, the father alleges that his wife had been using drugs and that he had found her passed out next to the baby. He claims that when he tried to wake her up, he noticed that the baby was cold and not breathing. He immediately called 911 and tried to perform CPR on the baby, but it was too late.
The autopsy report revealed that the baby had died due to a drug overdose. The toxicology report showed that the child had Xanax and methadone in his system, which were traced back to the mother. Despite this, the mother insists that she did not drug her child. She states that she had been taking methadone as part of her addiction recovery program and that she had shared a bed with the baby during a nap.
The father, however, maintains his stance that the mother had intentionally drugged the baby. He claims that he had found methadone and Xanax in her possession and that she had a history of drug abuse. He also points out that the autopsy report reveals that the baby had ingested the drugs orally, which would not have been possible if the mother had been taking them as prescribed.
Steve Wilkos hears out both sides of the story and brings in experts to shed light on the matter. The medical examiner confirms that the baby had died due to a drug overdose and that the drugs had been ingested orally. A drug expert explains the effects of methadone and Xanax and how they can be dangerous for children.
In the end, Steve Wilkos delivers the verdict after hearing all the evidence. The mother is visibly upset as Steve Wilkos reveals the results. Her husband and family members console her as they try to come to grips with the situation. Meanwhile, the father appears to be relieved that justice has been served.
Your Baby Is Dead, You Drugged Him is an emotional episode that deals with one of the most difficult issues of our time. It is a reminder of the importance of seeking help for addiction and the dangers of drug abuse. Steve Wilkos serves as a compassionate and impartial host, navigating the complex issues with sensitivity and respect for all parties involved.