Brionce Parks, 26, faces felony charges of child abuse and exposing a child to a controlled substance after her 1-year-old daughter, Kamelah Doris Michilena, died from exposure to crack cocaine and fentanyl at a Charlotte motel. The incident occurred on December 26, 2025, around 1:20 a.m. at the Studios & Suites 4 Less on the 3400 block of Queen City Drive.​
Incident Details
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to an assist-MEDIC call and found the child not breathing; she was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. A motel guest suggested an overdose, prompting detectives to uncover evidence of the drugs, which toxicology confirmed caused the death per the arrest warrant. Authorities describe Parks’ parenting as reckless, though the exact exposure method remains unclear.​
Charges and Status
Parks, identified as the mother living at the motel with her daughter, was interviewed and arrested later that Friday. She is held on a $1 million bond, with her next court appearance scheduled for January 15, 2026. The investigation remains active, led by Detective Amos; tips can be submitted to 704-432-8477.
