Atlanta mother faces murder charge after 3-month-old’s death, toxicology shows extremely high blood alcohol level
Arrest follows medical examiner’s homicide ruling
An Atlanta woman has been charged with murder and first-degree cruelty to children in connection with the death of her 3-month-old son, after investigators said toxicology testing found an exceptionally high level of alcohol in the infant’s blood.
The woman, identified by law enforcement as 37-year-old Omayrilin Colon, was taken into custody on Jan. 29, 2026. The charges stem from a case that began in mid-October 2025, when officers were called to a home on Perry Boulevard Northwest for a report of an unresponsive baby.
Timeline of events investigators have outlined
Oct. 14, 2025: Police responded to the Perry Boulevard Northwest address after a report of an infant who was not breathing.
The child was transported to a children’s hospital for emergency care.
Oct. 15, 2025: The infant died, authorities said.
January 2026: The county medical examiner’s office notified investigators that toxicology indicated a high level of alcohol in the child’s blood and classified the death as a homicide.
Jan. 29, 2026: Police arrested Colon and obtained warrants charging her with murder and first-degree cruelty to children.
Toxicology finding central to the case
Investigators have pointed to the toxicology results as a key element of the homicide determination. Authorities said the infant’s blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.179. For context, Georgia’s legal limit for adult drivers is 0.08, though that standard is not used to assess infants and does not indicate the medical significance for a child.
Law enforcement has alleged that alcohol was placed into the baby’s bottle. Investigators said Colon denied giving the infant alcohol; however, authorities said medical findings led clinicians and the medical examiner to conclude that alcohol in the bottle was the source of ingestion.
The case remains in the early court stage, with charges filed and the underlying investigative record expected to be tested through future proceedings.
Custody status and what comes next
Colon is being held in Fulton County without bond, according to jail and court information referenced in local reporting tied to the case. The investigation remains active, and additional details—such as the full medical examiner’s report, any forensic testing of feeding items, and witness statements—are likely to become central as the case moves through the Fulton County court system.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations. Colon is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.