An arrest has been made in the Quawan Charles case. The St. Mary Parish 15-year-old was found in a wooded area of Iberia Parish last November. Iberia Sheriff Tommy Romero says they arrested one of the last people to see Charles alive, 37-year-old Janet Irvin.
“Janet Irvin was booked into the Iberia Parish Jail on the following charges, felony charge to report a missing child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor,’ said Romero.
Irvin’s exact role in Charles’s death is not known. One autopsy says he might have drowned himself during a psychotic episode possibly brought on by marijuana. Romero says based on numerous interviews, forensic evidence, and their autopsy report they arrested Irvin in Lafayette Parish.
“I’m confident my office has put together an extremely strong case against Ms. Irvin,” said Romero.
Attorneys for Charles’s family say Irvin picked up Charles from his home in Baldwin without parental permission. Charles was reported missing on October 30th and his body was found on November 3rd. Romero says immediately after the arrest he spoke with the parents of Charles.
“I hope this arrest begins to help their family heal and by no means is this case closed,” said Romero.
Irvin’s bond has been set at $400,000.
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