Cause, Manner of Foster Child's Death Remains Undetermined

The death of a 2-year-old girl and the critical injury of a 22-month-old girl remains under investigation by Massachusetts State Police and local authorities.

The two young children were found unresponsive at the Auburn home of their foster mother, Kimberly Malpass, on Aug. 15. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office says the girls were taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

The 2-year-old, identified as Avalena Conway Coxon, was pronounced dead at the hospital and the 22-month-old was admitted for treatment and remains in the custody of the Department of Children and Families.

The exact cause and manner of the girl's death remains under investigation. 

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