Goldendale Woman Arrested In Death Of Toddler

Police say the mother of a toddler found dead at a Cannon Beach resort on Friday has been taken into custody.  Cannon Beach Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn says 40-year-old Jessica Smith of Goldendale was found about 15 miles east of Cannon Beach by a Coast Guard helicopter.  Clastop County District Attorney Josh Marquis said it is believed Smith was hiding all weekend in the remote wooded area.  Marquis added Smith faces one count of aggravated homicide…and one count of attempted aggravated homicide.  Authorities had said Sunday that the mother of the toddler and a teen girl found seriously injured in a resort room was wanted on suspicion of murder.  Schermerhorn said the cause of death of the 2-year-old remains unknown after an autopsy, but it determined her death was a homicide.  Authorities had been looking for Smith since a housekeeper discovered the toddler and her 13-year-old sister Friday morning at the resort.  Previously, officials wanted to ensure Smith’s welfare.  The teen had severe cut wounds, but authorities say she is expected to make a full recovery.

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