Mother Arrested After Infant Death and Child Overdose | Gainesville News

Gainesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A 22-year-old woman, Diamond Bryant, has been arrested in Putnam County after her infant son died from a fatal mix of melatonin, Tylenol, and Benadryl — with traces of cocaine also found in his system. Just days later, another child under her care overdosed on THC and was hospitalized but survived. The second child, not biologically related to Bryant, was left in her supervision while the parent worked. Bryant now faces multiple charges including neglect causing great bodily harm, simple neglect, and marijuana possession. Authorities say the investigation was complex, involving extensive…