Pierce County Parents Charged After Infant’s Death from Methamphetamine Toxicity
In Pierce County, Wisconsin, parents Jessie Lee Kittelson and Taylor Jae Olson are facing charges of homicide and child neglect after their 3-week-old son died from methamphetamine toxicity. The mother admitted to using meth throughout her pregnancy and smoking it…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 9, 2026 —
PIERCE COUNTY, WI – Parents Jessie Lee Kittelson and Taylor Jae Olson have been charged in Pierce County, Wisconsin, following the death of their 3-week-old son from methamphetamine toxicity. The charges include homicide and child neglect.
According to information available, the infant died as a result of methamphetamine toxicity. The mother, Taylor Jae Olson, reportedly admitted to using methamphetamine throughout her pregnancy. She also stated that she had used the drug days before the baby’s death and continued to breastfeed him.
Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the infant’s death, the exact date of death, or the specific outcomes of any investigations or legal proceedings were not provided in the available summary. The contractor’s name and any potential permit status or inspection outcomes were also not detailed.
The summary did not specify the exact nature of the homicide and child neglect charges filed against Kittelson and Olson, nor did it provide details on subsequent legal actions or court appearances.
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