Parents face murder, other charges after infant, 4 months, starved, prosecutors say

The parents of a 4-month-old child were indicted on felony charges, including murder, in connection with the infant’s death.

Goldeci Peterson and Jessica Ransom are each facing charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter and endangering children, according to Hamilton County Court records.

Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor Amy Clausing said the parents did not seek medical care for their daughter following a home birth.

The 4-month-old child, who weighed just 5.9 pounds when she died, is believed to have starved, according to Clausing.

Court documents state the crimes happened from July 19, 2022, to Dec. 8, 2022.

Peterson and Ransom have not been arrested as Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers has requested a warrant be issued for both of them, documents show.

The Colerain Township Police Department is handling the investigation, Clausing added.

Enquirer Media partner Fox 19 provided this report.