Winnipeg Infant’s Death Linked to Care Failure and Meth Presence

A Winnipeg prosecutor argues that unsafe living conditions, drug use, and the parents’ troubled relationship led to a “profound failure of care” before the death of three-month-old Layla Mattern-Muise in February 2022. Alison Muise, charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life, faces a trial where evidence includes unsafe home conditions and drug paraphernalia. Her defense contends there is insufficient proof that Muise’s actions were unreasonable and highlights discrepancies in the evidence. The Crown emphasizes the undeniable risks associated with drug exposure in the home, particularly concerning the baby.

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