A Miss Donalsonville beauty queen title holder in Georgia is behind bars after allegedly killing an 18-month-old toddler.
According to News 4, 18-year-old Trinity Madison Poague was arrested in Americus on charges that include felony murder, aggravated battery, and cruelty to children charges. It’s currently unclear how the defendant knew the victim.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was contacted on January 14 in response to a toddler who was taken to the Phoebe Sumter Hospital in Americus. According to police, the victim passed away upon arrival at the hospital.
“The investigation indicates an unresponsive 18-month-old boy was admitted to the emergency room at Phoebe Sumter Hospital in Americus, Georgia,” GBI said in a statement Saturday. “After multiple interviews & an examination of the evidence, GBI agents arrested Poague.”
“Once the investigation is complete, the casefile will be given to the Southwestern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.”
Poague was crowned Miss Donalsonville in 2023 and also competed in the National Peanut Festival Pageant, according to Live 5. Meanwhile, she remains behind bars in Sumter County Jail without bond.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to call GBI at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or you can send an anonymous tip online.
The story is developing. Check back for updates.
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[Feature Photo: Trinity Madison Poague/Facebook]
