(Vancouver, WA) -- The Clark County Medical Examiner confirms the death of a toddler earlier this year in Vancouver was caused by fentanyl. Ruth Richards died March 25th. She was 21-months-old. The child's mother, Katherine Richards, has been charged with manslaughter. Court records show, Richards found the girl dead in a crib. Officers say they found drug paraphernalia and crystal meth in the basement of the home. Richards pleaded not guilty in court last week.



