Pierce County Parents Charged in Infant’s Death by Methamphetamine Toxicity
In Pierce County, Wisconsin, parents Jessie Lee Kittelson and Taylor Jae Olson are charged in the death of their 3-week-old son from methamphetamine toxicity. The mother admitted to smoking meth during her pregnancy and days before the baby's death, and…
Kansas City, MO, August 9, 2026 —
In Pierce County, Wisconsin, parents Jessie Lee Kittelson and Taylor Jae Olson have been charged in connection with the death of their 3-week-old son, who died from methamphetamine toxicity.
According to court documents, the infant was found unresponsive. Subsequent confirmation indicated that the child’s death was a result of exposure to methamphetamine.
The mother, Taylor Jae Olson, reportedly admitted to smoking methamphetamine during her pregnancy. She also stated she had used the drug in the days leading up to the baby’s death and had breastfed the infant after her use.
The specific details regarding the father, Jessie Lee Kittelson’s, involvement or admissions were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided.
The infant’s cause of death was determined to be methamphetamine toxicity. Further details regarding the timeline of events or the investigation’s progression were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Katrina Lim, Gray News staff on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
