Maplewood mother sentenced to 4 years probation for son's fatal fentanyl overdose

HASTINGS, Minn. — The mother of a 3-year-old boy who died of a fentanyl overdose in 2020 was sentenced Wednesday to four years probation, the Dakota County Attorney's Office announced.

Queenetta McDaniel, 36, of Maplewood, pled guilty to one count of manslaughter in the second degree on July 24, 2023. The state requested McDaniel be sentenced to 41 months in prison.

"I am disappointed in the court's decision given the facts of the case," Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena said. "Such a tragic and senseless death due to the negligence of Ms. McDaniel."