Mother accused of murder in death of 1-year-old son to face judge

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A 25-year-old Caldwell County woman is due in court Thursday after investigators said she killed her 1-year-old son.

Heather Brewer is charged with second-degree murder.

Investigators received a report of abuse with physical injuries Wednesday and said the infant died Thursday at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.Brewer is being held in jail on a $1 million bond.

Brewer is being held in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $1 million bond. She’s scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

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