Authorities in Onslow County, North Carolina, have charged two parents following an investigation into the death of their eight-week-old infant, who died after receiving treatment for multiple serious injuries.
According to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report from ECU Health Hospital on November 1, 2026, concerning the infant, who was being treated for several serious injuries. The child had initially been taken to Carteret County for medical attention on October 31 before being transferred to ECU Health in Greenville for further evaluation.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit began investigating the circumstances surrounding the infant’s injuries. The investigation involved medical personnel and other investigative partners as authorities worked to establish what had happened.
Despite efforts by healthcare professionals, the infant died on November 10, 2026. Following the investigation, authorities charged Andrew Lee Foxwell, 26, and Lauren Elizabeth Foxwell, 27, both of Hubert, in connection with the child’s death.
Each parent faces one open count of murder and one count of felony child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury, according to the sheriff’s office. Both were booked into the Onslow County Detention Center without bond ahead of their first court appearance on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The sheriff’s office stated that the case remains an active investigation. The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
The infant’s death has prompted a serious investigation into the circumstances surrounding the injuries. Authorities have not provided further details about the alleged events as the case proceeds through the legal process.