An Atlanta couple was recently arrested on second-degree murder and second-degree child cruelty charges after their infant died earlier this year, authorities said.

Atlanta police arrested 31-year-old Jasmine Leslie on Aug. 20, which was a day before 30-year-old Hashawonn Leslie was taken into custody. Their 1-month-old child, Halijah Leslie, died April 17 at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center South.

Investigators determined the infant died as a result of complications from malnourishment and starvation at a Deckner Avenue home. No other information on the case was immediately available.

The suspects remain in the Fulton County Jail without bond, records show.

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