Columbus mom, uncle arrested for 2nd degree murder in connection to childâs death Handcuffs (Source: Gray News) By Jessie Gibson | May 7, 2021 at 9:17 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 9:18 PM COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department have made two arrests in connection to the death of a child in February 2021. On Thursday, Feb. 25, Columbus police responded to a call in reference to a deceased 22-month-old child in the 3500 block of St. Maryâs Rd. The Columbus Police Departmentâs Youth Services Unit was called to assume the investigation. During the investigation, probable cause was established to obtain warrants for the arrest of the victimâs mother, Aundrea Nelson, and the victimâs uncle, Jonathan Nelson, for second degree murder and cruelty to children.