Father Charged After Infant Daughter Dies of Hypothermia in Milford Home
A father in Milford, Maine, Shane McLaughlin, has been charged with manslaughter and child endangerment after his 13-month-old daughter, Eleanora Ray McLaughlin, died of hypothermia in a freezing bedroom. The incident occurred in December 2025 when the child was found…
Lafayette, IN, November 3, 2026 — A father in Milford, Maine, has been charged with manslaughter and child endangerment following the death of his 13-month-old daughter. The infant, identified as Eleanora Ray McLaughlin, died from hypothermia.
The incident reportedly occurred in December 2025. Authorities stated that the child was found unresponsive in a bedroom that was extremely cold, coinciding with a significant drop in outside temperatures. The father, Shane McLaughlin, has been formally charged in connection with his daughter’s death.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the bedroom being left in freezing conditions were not immediately available. The charges of manslaughter and child endangerment indicate that authorities are investigating the role of parental neglect in the infant’s death. The exact cause of death has been attributed to hypothermia.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing. The Milford Police Department or the relevant investigating agency has not released further information regarding the timeline of events or specific evidence leading to the charges against Shane McLaughlin. The amount of any potential fines or further legal proceedings will be determined as the case progresses through the judicial system. The contractor’s name, if involved in any relevant circumstances, was not provided in the available information. No other individuals have been named in connection with the case at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by WABI News Desk, Akim Powell on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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