Federal Agents Arrest Duncan Mother In Death Of 3-Year-Old

Federal agents arrested a mother and her partner in connection with the death of her three-year-old child, according to Duncan Police.

Investigators said Kaitlyn Downs is facing a second-degree murder charge and two counts of child abuse.

Downs' case is in the hands of the federal government due to Downs's tribal citizenship. Downs' boyfriend, Ryan Towell, is also charged in the case.

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Towell faces a first-degree murder charge.