Child's Death Investigated As Homicide

• {Lexington, Kentucky}...The Fayette County Coroner's Office confirmed Friday that the death of 5 year old Maoping Adams of Lexington who died December 3rd at University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital was the result of ingesting vinegar. Adams was taken to the hospital by emergency medical services after he became unresponsive at home. The death is being investigated as a homicide. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said during a news conference Friday that the boy did not drink that much vinegar on his own accord. Joseph was the son of Rick and Deah Adams. He was born in 2006 in Hangzhou, China. Ginn said he thought the child was adopted. Vinegar is occasionally used as a home remedy for minor ailments or to induce vomiting, but poison-control experts say it does not work and is not recommended. Henry Spiller, board-certified toxicologist and director of the Kentucky Regional Poison Control Center, says there is no medical center or poison-control center anywhere that recommends vinegar.