Summary
The parents of a 2-year-old girl who died from a fentanyl overdose in California have been charged with second-degree murder. The San Francisco District Attorney said the parents knew about the dangers of fentanyl but allowed their child to be exposed to the drug, which led to her death.
Key Facts
- The toddler died on February 12, 2026, due to acute fentanyl toxicity.
- Police found the child unresponsive, and medics pronounced her dead at the scene.
- Both parents, Michelle Price (38) and Steve Ramirez (43), were first charged with child endangerment and drug possession.
- Charges were upgraded to include second-degree murder and willful harm resulting in death to a child.
- The toxicology report showed fentanyl and naloxone (Narcan) in the child's system.
- Narcan use suggested the parents knew about the fentanyl risk but still exposed the child.
- A judge issued bench warrants after the parents did not appear in court for the hearing on the new charges.
- Ramirez tried to flee and resisted arrest when police arrived at the home.
