Editor’s note: This clip is from May 19, 2025

PARK HILLS, Mo. – The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its investigation into the death of 3-year-old Conrad Ashcraft.

Ashcraft, a boy with special needs, died at the Poppy’s Playhouse 2 daycare earlier this month. 

According to a FOX 2 report, the Missouri Office of Childhood sent a letter to the facility, saying that Conrad was secluded in a hallway during naptime because he was whining and crying. 

The statement continued to say that a provider at the center trapped his arms in a tucked blanket and laid her legs down over his legs. It says she covered him with an 18.2 lb. weighted blanket. 

No one checked on the child for hours, and he was found dead four hours later when his mom showed up to pick him up. Conrad was laid to rest on May 23, and since then, the daycare has lost its license.

His death sparked outrage, with many calling for justice, as no charges have been filed at this point. 

The St. Francois County sent a statement to FOX 2 on May 30, with new details in relation to the investigation.

According to the department, it turned over “relevant” findings of Conrad’s death to the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review on May 29.

“This step ensures a thorough and impartial assessment of the case in accordance with the legal procedures,” the department wrote.

The department says it is awaiting additional reports from external sources that could potentially contribute to the investigation.

“Any decisions regarding criminal prosecution will be made by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office upon completion of the review process,” the department concluded.

Future updates regarding the investigation will be provided once it becomes available, according to the department, but so far, no charges have been filed as of now.