GA Mom Charged With Murder In Infant's Death

LEE COUNTY, GA — A mother is facing murder charges in connection with the death of her 7-month-old child, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday.

Authorities said Nyla Simmons, 22, of Albany, was arrested after the infant died on Oct. 16. Lee County deputies responded to an Albany hospital, where the infant was pronounced dead, the GBI said.

The infant was brought to the hospital from a Ledo Road car dealership, the GBI said. The cause and manner of death were not revealed.

Simmons on Monday was arrested on charges of second-degree cruelty to children and second-degree murder, and was taken to the Lee County Jail, the GBI said. Her child was not identified.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Southwestern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.