The boy's mother, Dejuane Anderson, was arrested in California charged with murder and neglect resulting in death.
A month after he was found, Indiana State Police said Cairo Jordan likely died from an electrolyte imbalance, most likely due to vomiting and diarrhea, leading to dehydration.
The suspect is the mother of 5-year-old Cairo Jordan, according to police. He was found stuffed into a suitcase in a rural Washington County, Ind. on April 16
It's been three months since a boy was found dead inside a suitcase in Washington County, Indiana, and Yvonne Casey wants answers.
More than a month after a 5-year-old boy was found dead inside a suitcase in Indiana, authorities have identified his cause of death but are admittedly no closer to learning his identify.
The judge says Melvin Martin Jr. is dangerous and a flight risk.
Police said the man could be heard yelling for help while inside the suitcase, prompting 42-year-old Sarah Boone to respond, "That's what I feel like when you cheat on me."