# US child deaths involving fentanyl intoxication

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-child-deaths-involving-fentanyl-intoxication
> Updated: 2026-10-27T05:33:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings have emerged in separate cases involving the deaths of young children due to fentanyl intoxication in the United States.

In Oak Harbor, Jessica Kido pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver, and unlawful firearm possession. The charges follow the May death of a 2-year-old boy from acute fentanyl intoxication. Prosecutors and defense have recommended a prison sentence of 10 years and five months.

In Dorchester, Dayanna Familia has been arraigned on manslaughter charges following the August death of her four-year-old daughter. Prosecutors allege Familia was aware the child’s illness was caused by the drug and claim body camera footage shows her attempting to “conceal and destroy a white powder believed to be fentanyl.” Familia has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Boston mother arraigned for manslaughter following child's fentanyl death

Dayanna Familia pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in Boston after her four-year-old daughter died from fentanyl poisoning in August.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boston-mother-arraigned-for-manslaughter-following-childs-fentanyl-death

### 2026-10-13: Jessica Kido pleads guilty to manslaughter in toddler's fentanyl death

Jessica Kido pleaded guilty to manslaughter and fentanyl charges in Island County following the death of a 2-year-old boy from acute fentanyl intoxication in May.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jessica-kido-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-toddlers-fentanyl-death

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