Roseville mother arrested after 9-year-old boy dies

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

The child was found unresponsive last week and later died at UC Davis Medical Center. His cause of death was not released.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The mother of a Roseville 9-year-old found unresponsive and later declared dead is now facing a charge of homicide.

According to the Roseville Police Department, the investigation began Feb. 2 when first responders were called to a home on New England Drive for medical aid.

Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive 9-year-old boy. He was taken to UC Davis Medical Center where he was pronounced dead Feb. 5.

Roseville police say the boy’s mother, 37-year-old Kimberly Blakley, was arrested and booked Wednesday on suspicion of child abuse and homicide. Police added that the child who died was adopted and not biologically related to Blakley.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and the boy’s siblings are under protective custody.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.