Dad Charged in 10-Month-Old's Death After Leaving Baby Under 20-Lb Weighted Blanket

Omni Maxx Morningstar allegedly left his son Remington unattended for hours while he chatted on Discord.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:05pm

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A 26-year-old Minnesota man has been charged with manslaughter after his 10-month-old son Remington died of asphyxiation. Police say Omni Maxx Morningstar placed Remington face-down on a bed and covered him with a 20-pound weighted blanket, then left the baby unattended for hours while he chatted with friends on Discord. Remington was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the dangers of leaving infants unattended and the risks of using weighted blankets on young children. It raises questions about parental responsibility, child safety, and the need for greater education and regulation around the use of weighted blankets, especially for vulnerable populations.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, on October 1, 2025, Morningstar placed his 10-month-old son Remington face-down on a bed and covered him with a 20-pound weighted blanket. Morningstar then went into his own bedroom, closed the door, and put on headphones to chat with friends on Discord, not checking on Remington for nearly 5 hours. When first responders arrived, Morningstar told them the call was about "a practically dead baby." Remington was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the medical examiner determined the cause of death was probable asphyxiation from the weighted blanket.

  • On October 1, 2025, Morningstar placed Remington down for a nap at 11 a.m.
  • Morningstar did not check on Remington again until almost 4 p.m.
  • Remington was pronounced dead at the hospital at 4:54 p.m.

The players

Omni Maxx Morningstar

A 26-year-old Minnesota man charged with manslaughter in the death of his 10-month-old son Remington.

Remington Morningstar

The 10-month-old son of Omni Maxx Morningstar who died of asphyxiation after being left under a 20-pound weighted blanket.

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What they’re saying

“[A] practically dead baby.”

— Omni Maxx Morningstar

What’s next

Morningstar's next court appearance is scheduled for April 16.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the critical importance of proper supervision and safety precautions when caring for infants. It highlights the need for greater education and regulation around the use of weighted blankets, especially for young children, to prevent similar devastating incidents in the future.