Investigators: Child died in Manitou Springs hotel due to neglect

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- El Paso County Sheriff's detectives have concluded that a child who was found dead inside a Manitou Springs hotel room in July died as a result of abuse and neglect.

Manitou Springs Police called county resources to assist in the death investigation after a four-year-old child was found dead in a hotel within the 100 block of Manitou Avenue, just before midnight on July 24, 2021. Detectives interviewed witnesses and searched three rooms at the EconoLodge hotel.

While nothing suspicious was found during the preliminary investigation, on August 10th, it was determined that the child died as a result of child abuse and neglect resulting in death.

The El Paso County Coroner, in July, did not determine a cause of death for the child; however, the status is expected to be updated by the Coroner's Office shortly.

As of Tuesday night, it was unclear if anyone had been arrested in connection with the case.