BIXBY, OK – A mother in Bixby stands accused of causing the death of her infant son after an evening of heavy drinking, according to authorities, sending shockwaves through the Oklahoma community.
On October 18, police were called to a residence in the early morning hours, where they found a five-month-old boy unresponsive in bed with his mother, Sarah Jamison. First responders described a chaotic scene—Jamison was difficult to rouse, and the home was thick with the odor of alcohol.
Investigators say that Jamison, 31, had spent the previous night drinking with her partner, consuming a large amount of beer and hard liquor before going to bed. She allegedly brought her son to sleep beside her, an act that would have fatal consequences by the following morning.
The baby’s father made the horrifying discovery, noticing the child was no longer breathing and partially pinned beneath Jamison’s body. He immediately started CPR and called emergency services, but paramedics were unable to revive the infant.
Court records indicate that Jamison later admitted to law enforcement she had been struggling with postpartum depression, a condition she said was more severe than what she experienced after her earlier pregnancies. She confessed to beginning drinking again about six weeks after giving birth, telling police that she did not consume alcohol during her pregnancy.
Officers noted that when they entered the bedroom, Jamison remained unresponsive despite their attempts to wake her. Only after being shaken and illuminated by flashlights did she stir, exhibiting obvious signs of heavy intoxication. Police reports indicate that her speech was impaired and her demeanor distraught upon learning of her son’s death.
Shortly after the incident, a blood test revealed Jamison’s blood alcohol content at 0.309—well exceeding Oklahoma’s legal limit and underscoring the dangers of excessive drinking.
The tragedy has led to Jamison’s arrest on child neglect charges. She is scheduled to appear in court this week for arraignment as the Tulsa County District Attorney’s office pursues the case.
Bixby, known for its quiet neighborhoods and close-knit community, has been left reeling from the shocking details of the incident. Discussions about parental responsibility, mental health support, and the risks of co-sleeping and substance use are circulating among residents.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the baby’s death. Jamison remains in custody while the legal process moves forward.