An incident in Lepanto, Arkansas, has led to the drowning of an 11-month-old baby, with the child's father, James Dawson, facing manslaughter charges. On October 2, 2025, while his wife was out, Dawson ran a bath for the baby and then left the room to handle an argument with his other two children who refused to eat.James Dawson admitted to police that he momentarily forgot about his infant in the bathtub as he attempted to settle his older children. The situation escalated when he sat down to eat, completely unaware of the potential danger his baby was in. It was only when his wife returned home and heard the running water that the tragic reality unfolded, leading to a frantic rush to the bathroom where they found the baby.Dawson's case raises significant issues around parental supervision and the responsibilities that come with caring for young children, particularly in a busy family environment. The implications of this incident may spark discussions on safety practices and potentially impact local child care norms as well as discussions on the pressures parents face in managing multiple children at once in their home.