In a shocking case that has sparked outrage, a nurse is under investigation after allegedly leaving her infant child alone in a car for five hours while she spent time inside a casino.
According to authorities, security staff discovered the baby after noticing the child unattended in the vehicle parked outside the gaming facility. The infant had been left without supervision for an extended period, raising immediate concerns about dehydration and heat exposure.
Police quickly located the mother—identified as a registered nurse—inside the casino. Reports suggest she had been gambling at slot machines while her child sat helpless in the parking lot. Witnesses were horrified, questioning how a healthcare professional entrusted with saving lives could recklessly endanger her own child’s life.
The baby was removed safely from the car and checked by medical staff. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but officials stressed that the situation could have ended in tragedy.
The nurse was arrested and now faces serious child endangerment charges, along with a possible review of her nursing license. Social services have also stepped in to ensure the child’s safety moving forward.
👉 Should parents who commit acts this reckless lose custody immediately? Or do you believe they deserve a chance at rehabilitation?