Shelby County Coroner confirms autopsy, medical investigation into death of 22-month-old Jasper Igou

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM

By Staff report

The Shelby County Coroner’s Office confirms that on September 17, we responded to a residence at 911 Hale Road in Shelbyville, where a 22-month-old infant was found deceased.
An autopsy was performed on Friday, at the Marion County Coroner’s Office. The infant has been identified as Jasper Igou.
Pediatric death investigations are complex and involve multiple factors in determining the cause and manner of death. These include pathology, toxicology testing, the review of reports from multiple agencies, and a detailed analysis of medical records. The official cause and manner of death will be finalized in the coming weeks, after appropriate review and laboratory testing are complete.

Initial story published on Shelby County Post and ired on GIANT fm News with details provided by Shelbyville Police Department:

A Shelbyville woman has been charged in the death of a child.

Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Shelbyville Police Department officers responded to 911 Hale Road, Lot 17, for a report of an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers were met outside by Sophie Igou, who was beside her 22-month-old child who laid in the driveway. Officers immediately attempted to render aid, but it was quickly determined that the child was deceased.

SPD investigators were called to the scene and began their investigation. At this time, an autopsy has been requested to determine the cause of death. As part of the ongoing investigation, Igou has been charged with Level 1 Neglect of a Dependent Causing Death. Additional charges are pending at this time.

The Shelbyville Police Department offered thanks to the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office and the Shelby County Coroner’s Office for their assistance in this investigation. This remains an active investigation.

Anyone with information related to this case are asked to contact Detective Fred McConnaughey or Detective Mark Newman at 317-392-5106. The release from the Shelbyville Police Department reveals additional details will be released when they become available and are able to be released.

We sincerely appreciate the collaborative efforts of the Shelbyville Police Department, Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office, Shelbyville Fire Department, and the Indiana Department of Child Services in this ongoing investigation.