Missing 2-month-old found dead in Indianapolis, mother hospitalized

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS -- An investigation is underway to determine how a 2-month-old girl died after she and her mother were reported missing on Monday.

Rachel McAfee was supposed to drop her daughter Emma off at a sitter's house, but never showed up. Authorities said the mother and baby were found inside their car in freezing temperatures.
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EMS tried saving the baby, but she was pronounced deceased at the scene. The mother was transported to the hospital where she appeared to be suffering from some cold-related injuries.
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Investigators say the mother may have been suffering from postpartum depression at the time. She has not been charged in the baby's death.

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