Pierce County Parents Charged in Infant’s Meth-Related Death
In Pierce County, Wisconsin, parents Jessie Lee Kittelson and Taylor Jae Olson are charged with reckless homicide and child neglect after their 3-week-old son died from methamphetamine toxicity. The mother admitted to using meth during her pregnancy and smoking it…
Portland, OR, August 9, 2026 —
Pierce County, Wisconsin – Parents Jessie Lee Kittelson and Taylor Jae Olson face charges of reckless homicide and child neglect following the death of their three-week-old son from methamphetamine toxicity.
The infant was discovered unresponsive. Subsequent investigations and medical examinations determined that methamphetamine toxicity was the cause of death.
According to statements made during the investigation, the mother, Taylor Jae Olson, admitted to using methamphetamine during her pregnancy. She also reportedly admitted to smoking the drug within days of the baby’s death and subsequently breastfeeding the infant.
The exact timeline of events leading to the infant’s death, including when he was last seen alive and well by the parents, was not immediately detailed in the charges. Further information regarding the specific circumstances and the official cause of death was determined by medical examiners.
The charges of reckless homicide and child neglect indicate that authorities believe the parents’ actions or inactions directly contributed to the infant’s death.
The investigation was conducted by local law enforcement in Pierce County. The legal proceedings are ongoing. The names of the specific law enforcement agencies or prosecutors involved were not provided.
Details regarding any prior history of child welfare concerns or substance abuse issues related to the parents were not included in the initial summary of the case.
The legal process will involve court proceedings to determine guilt or innocence related to the charges filed against Jessie Lee Kittelson and Taylor Jae Olson.
Story summarized from the original created by Katrina Lim, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
