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Sheriff's office investigates death of 2-year-old girl

Megan Strickland | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 8 months AGO
by Megan Strickland
| March 30, 2016 11:08 AM

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a toddler who died Tuesday in Evergreen.

Two-year-old Zaila Haynes was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center by her parents at around 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to a press release from Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry. Attempts to revive the girl were unsuccessful.

The girl’s body has been transported to the Montana State Crime Lab for further investigation. Deputies are still investigating the case.

According to the birth announcement printed in 2013 for Haynes, she is the daughter of Chase Haynes and April Stokes.


Reporter Megan Strickland can be reached at 758-4459 or [email protected].

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