After the conclusion of the autopsy of the infant. Investigators issued warrants for 21 year old Carla Rochelle Pounds for the murder of 1 year old De’Yuntis Pounds.

Anyone with any information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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July 18, 2018

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Infant Death

Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators made an arrest during the course of the investigation into the death of 1 year old De’Yuntis Pounds. The incident took place Wednesday morning at an apartment, located at 3401 Houston Avenue.

Investigators arrested the mother, 21 year old Carla Rochelle Pounds for the charge of Cruelty to Children- first degree.

This investigation is ongoing. An autopsy will take place on Thursday in an effort to determine the cause of death of the child.

Anyone with any information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.