Overview
- Deputies responded Dec. 19 to the Gaylord Palms hotel pool in Kissimmee after reports that play among three children turned aggressive.
- An affidavit says the woman placed her hands on a 6-year-old’s shoulders, held him underwater for several seconds, and the child exited with a nosebleed.
- The 36-year-old told investigators she acted to protect her nonverbal autistic son after he was allegedly dunked by the boy.
- Jail records show she is being held at the Osceola County Jail without bond as the case proceeds.
- A judge issued a no-contact order on Dec. 20, and court listings showed a Monday appearance was scheduled.