Cromwell, Connecticut – A mother from Cromwell, Connecticut, is currently facing a slew of charges, including the serious charge of murder, following a tragic incident that involved her young daughter. The child was later discovered unresponsive in the Connecticut River. The Cromwell Police Department arrested Devoni Miller, 24, on charges related to a crash that occurred on September 11, where she allegedly fled the scene with her child, leading to a tragic outcome.
Miller was charged with various offenses such as risk of injury to a child, reckless endangerment, and evading responsibilities. She was then transferred to the Connecticut State Police, who took over the investigation. Subsequently, after an extensive inquiry, Miller was also charged with murder, reckless endangerment, and other serious offenses related to the incident.
The events unfolded when Cromwell officers responded to a motor vehicle crash, which involved Miller. The investigation revealed that Miller was driving recklessly and fled the scene after colliding with another vehicle. Subsequently, Miller was involved in another collision on Route 9, which set off a tragic chain of events that led to the discovery of her daughter in the Connecticut River.
Witnesses reported seeing Miller behaving erratically after the crash, attempting to prevent others from calling 911, and eventually leaving the scene with her child. Despite her initial denial of knowing the child’s whereabouts, Miller eventually led authorities to the riverbank, where her child was found unresponsive.
The subsequent investigation indicated that Deroyal Miller died from drowning, with evidence of blunt force trauma present. Suspicion arose surrounding the circumstances of the child’s death, leading authorities to look further into Miller’s behavior leading up to the tragic incident.
Family members and acquaintances shared accounts of Miller exhibiting concerning behavior and making cryptic statements about her child in the days before the crash. Additional evidence from coworkers and witnesses shed light on Miller’s state of mind and behavior on the day of the incident, suggesting a troubling pattern of behavior.
As the investigation unfolded, Miller’s refusal to provide answers to investigators only heightened suspicions surrounding her role in the events leading to her daughter’s death. Ultimately, Miller was deemed a suspect in the case and taken into custody, pending further legal proceedings.
The tragic story of Devoni Miller and her young daughter highlights the importance of mental health awareness and the potential consequences of untreated mental illness. The community of Cromwell, Connecticut, remains shocked and saddened by the events that have unfolded, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of seeking help in times of distress.