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Corinth parents jailed following child's death

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James Trenton Settlemires, Brittany Leann Williams

James Trenton Settlemires and Brittany Leann Williams. Source: Corinth Police Department.

Authorities arrested two Corinth parents following the death of their infant child.

CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities arrested two Corinth parents following the death of their infant child.

James Settlemires, 22, and Brittany Williams, 21, both face child abuse and drug-possession charges.

According to Corinth Police, officers responded late Thursday morning to an apartment on Proper Street and found a non-responsive 2-month-old. Two other small children were also there.

The baby was later pronounced dead at the hospital in Corinth. An autopsy will be performed.

Detectives found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the apartment, according to Police.

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