Guelph man, woman charged in 2023 death of their infant son: police
Written by The Canadian Press on August 12, 2026
GUELPH — Police in Guelph say they have charged a man and a woman in the death of their infant son in 2023.
The 20-month-old boy was found dead in the family’s apartment near downtown Guelph in late January of that year.
Police say a four-year-old also lived in the home at the time.
Officers say they conducted an extensive investigation into the boy’s death.
Police say they arrested a 36-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman from the area on Tuesday.
Investigators say they are each charged with criminal negligence causing death and two counts of failing to provide the necessities of life to a child.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2026.
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