PHOENIX — A Phoenix woman is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of her baby daughter.
Phoenix police say 30-year-old Natalie Russell was arrested last week on suspicion of one count of first-degree murder and two counts of child abuse.
They say 22-month-old Adalynn Russell died on April 14 and autopsy results showed she had toxic levels of methadone and methamphetamines in her system at the time.
Police say the toddler consumed methadone from an open container and her mother allegedly gave her methamphetamines in an effort to counteract the medication.
Officers were called to the family's home in response to a child not breathing.
Paramedics worked to revive the girl, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
