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Death Investigation of 3-month-old Child

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation involving the death of a 3-month-old child. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

The victim has been identified as Treymon Jenkins, (3 months), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama.

 At approximately 9:56 a.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to a residence located at 4507 8th Terrance North. Upon arrival officers observed a baby, Treymon Jenkins lying in a baby bed unresponsive and not breathing. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and transported Jenkins to Children’s Hospital of Alabama where he was pronounced deceased. On Sunday, November 7, 2021, the Jefferson County Coroner determined the cause of death was homicide.

The mother of the victim, Jasmine Hutcherson, (24), b/f, of Birmingham, Alabama has been identified as the suspect.

Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for review. After an assessment of the information provided, detectives obtained a warrant for Capital Murder. Jasmine Hutcherson will remain in custody of the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.

There is no additional information available for release.

This is Birmingham’s 91st murder investigation of 2021 with 12 justifiable death Investigations). The Birmingham Police Department adheres to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines set for all law enforcement agencies across the United States. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines do not require law enforcement agencies to include justifiable death investigations into the total homicide investigations counts.

 

 **The information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed** 

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Media Release 266-Homicide Investigation- Treymon Jenkins