# Investigation into death of child in Macon, Georgia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-death-of-child-in-macon-georgia > Updated: 2026-09-28T00:52:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Authorities in Macon, Georgia, are investigating the death of 4-year-old Jayde Wooten. On September 19, the child was found unresponsive in a large, water-filled trash container containing fish at a residence on Rocky Creek Road. Incident reports indicate that the child’s father discovered her missing from her bedroom and subsequently found her upside down in the container located in the family bathroom. While neighbors and family members attempted CPR, the child was pronounced dead after being transported to a medical facility. Investigators noted significant amounts of water on the bathroom floor and trails leading to the home’s entrance. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Macon-Bibb County Coroner’s Office are conducting the investigation. An autopsy has been performed, though the official cause and manner of death remain pending, and no arrests or charges have been announced. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Macon, Georgia authorities investigate death of 4-year-old girl A 4-year-old girl in Macon, Georgia, has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled trash container containing fish. Authorities are investigating the incident. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macon-georgia-authorities-investigate-death-of-4-year-old-girl ### 2026-09-25: Macon authorities investigate death of 4-year-old girl found in water-filled trash can A 4-year-old girl in Macon, Georgia, has died after being found upside down in a water-filled trash can. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macon-authorities-investigate-death-of-4-year-old-girl-found-in-water-filled-trash-can --- Cite as: Investigation into death of child in Macon, Georgia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-death-of-child-in-macon-georgia