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Napa parents seek to dismiss murder charges in son's fentanyl death

24 May 2026 10:35

A Napa couple is fighting murder charges after their 11-year-old son died from a fentanyl overdose. The parents filed a motion to dismiss, claiming lack of evidence and unawareness of the drug's danger.

- The boy died from fentanyl poisoning at home in Napa. - Parents face murder charges for alleged failure to secure the drug.

- Prosecutors argue parental negligence led to the tragedy. - A court hearing on the dismissal motion is set for next month.

The case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and legal questions about parental accountability in Napa County.

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