Child Dies of Kratom Poisoning in Central Florida; Two Adults Charged
In the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne area, a 2-year-old child has died from kratom poisoning. The child's father and another adult have been charged with aggravated manslaughter, as authorities state the child exhibited signs of a medical emergency but did not receive…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, July 29, 2026 —
A 2-year-old child has died from kratom poisoning in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne area, according to authorities.
The child’s father and another adult have been charged in connection with the death. Both have been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter.
Investigators stated that the child displayed signs of a medical emergency. However, the child reportedly did not receive the necessary medical attention.
Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, including the specific timeline of events and the exact amount of kratom involved, were not immediately available. The names of the charged adults have not been released at this time.
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