Mother of Children Found Dead in Van Could Face Criminal Charges

The mother of two children who made headlines after they were found dead in a Greektown parking structure last month may soon face criminal charges.

Sources confirmed to FOX 2 that Detroit police have submitted a warrant request for charges against Tateona Williams to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

“The request will now be reviewed and a decision will be made on charges once it is complete,” officials stated.

On Monday, February 10th, Williams and her five children—who were experiencing homelessness—were inside their van at Detroit’s Greektown Casino. That morning, Williams discovered one of her kids was not breathing.

As a family member rushed the child to the hospital, they received a devastating phone call—another child wasn’t breathing either.

Initially, authorities suspected the two children froze to death due to the van running out of gas and shutting off in the frigid night. However, medical examiners confirmed on Tuesday that “the two children actually died from carbon monoxide toxicity.”

Williams previously stated she sought assistance from the city and the children’s father but received no help.

This heartbreaking case has raised concerns about homelessness, resources for struggling families, and the dangers of extreme winter conditions. As the prosecutor reviews potential charges, the community continues grappling with the devastating loss of two young lives.