New details released about June death of infant left alone in bathtub in Greenville County

GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) – The Greenville County Coroner's Office has announced the cause and manner of death of an infant who died in July.

According to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, eight-month-old Zander Lawson was left unattended in a bathtub for an extended period of time on June 20.

When first responders arrived, they said they attempted to resuscitate the child, but Zander unfortunately died on life support on July 27.

Lynda Lawson, 28, and her boyfriend, 26-year-old Robert Eugene Bull Jr., were initially charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and denied bail over the summer.

According to a new medical examiner's report, an autopsy determined the cause of death was complications of near-drowning and the manner of death was ruled accidental.

This case is still under investigation.

Stay tuned as we work to learn more.

MORE NEWS: Gulf Coast group heads to North Carolina to provide resources to Helene victims

Copyright 2024 WHNS. All rights reserved.