Alberta mom charged in 13-year-old sons suspected overdose death [Video]

A woman from Lethbridge is facing charges in the death of her teenage son during the Christmas holidays.

Lethbridge police responded the afternoon of Dec. 26, 2024, to the sudden death of a 13-year-old boy, whose body was found along the 1600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South.

Police believe the boy and his mother had allegedly been using drugs around 5 p.m. on Christmas Day, when he overdosed at a south side residence.

Police said a call was placed to 911 but then hung up on.

“Upon the arrival of first responders, the boy’s mother hid him and lied about his whereabouts to prevent apprehension as he had previously been reported missing,” Lethbridge police said in a news release Wednesday.

Police said after that, the mom and son left the home and walked to a nearby business.

“Evidence gathered during the investigation indicated the boy was in medical distress,” police added.

Video surveillance showed the pair spent the night on the street and …