Whitley County Child Drowning / Murder Indictment (2025)

Category: Child Death / Neglect / Drug-Related Homicide

Victim:

Lucas Mattie, age 16 months

Defendants:

Jasmine Siler – mother

Robin Siler – grandmother

County:

Whitley County, Kentucky

Agencies Involved:

Kentucky State Police

Whitley County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office

Date of Incident:

July 2025 (Fourth of July weekend)

Indictment Date:

December 17, 2025

Case Summary:

Lucas Mattie was found unresponsive in a swimming pool and later died at the hospital.

Kentucky State Police determined the child was left unattended while in the custody of his mother and grandmother.

Prosecutors allege both women were under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the incident.

The child drowned while left alone.

Due to pre-trial status, indictment documents list only the child’s initials, DOB, and date of death.

Charges:

Murder (both defendants)

Drug-related charges (both defendants)

Custody Status:

Robin Siler: In custody at Whitley County Detention Center

Jasmine Siler: Warrant issued for arrest

Case Status:

Active prosecution / pre-trial

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Why This Case Matters to Jayden’s Law

Demonstrates lethal consequences of drug impairment while responsible for a child.

Highlights gaps where severe neglect escalates into child death.

Supports Jayden’s Law provisions for:

Enhanced penalties when child death occurs under caregiver intoxication

Murder-by-abuse / aggravated neglect classifications

Automatic and permanent loss of custody rights

Stronger accountability for caregivers beyond parents (grandparents, guardians)