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American states are struggling to find answers for ending adverse childhood experiences and saving at risk children by reversing the explosive growth of child abuse and neglect. Today, many state ward children are the 4th and 5th generation of abused children raising their own families without parenting skills and with serious drug, alcohol and mental health issues
37% of children overall and 57% of Black children are reported to child protection services in America by the time they turn 18. (American Journal of Public Health 1.17)
12 million children a year are reported to child protection services each year and in many states, 1/3 of foster children are required to take psychotropic medicines
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| Tuesday morning baby death is Milwaukee’s 13th of the year
WISN Milwaukee Tuesday morning’s death of a five-month-old girl is the 13th baby death so far this year, a medical examiner’s office spokesperson said. Emergency crews called to a residence near North 45th Street and West Glendale Avenue around 3:45 a.m. confirmed the death, which was later said to have been …
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| Woman Arrested In Death Of 11-Month-Old Girl
CBS Boston / WBZ QUINCY (CBS) – A 27-year-old Quincy woman is facing charges in the death of a baby. Prosecutors say Shu Feng Hsu assaulted 11-month-old Chloe Chen in February. Police say that she either shook her niece or struck her in the head. The baby died two days later at Boston Medical Center. DA: Quincy woman to be charged in death of baby girl – Boston Herald Woman accused of assaulting baby who later died – WCVB Boston Quincy: Arrest & Arraignment in February Baby Death Investigation – 95.9 WATD-FM (blog)
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| Mother’s heart ‘shattered into million pieces’ after baby’s death
RTE.ie A man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering his baby son almost five years ago. John Tighe, 40, of Lavallyroe, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, had denied murdering six-and-a-half-month-old Joshua Sussbier Tighe on 1 June 2013, the day after the baby’s mother announced … John Tighe given life sentence for murdering 6½-month-old son – Irish Times ‘Come back Joshua’: Mother delivers impact statement as father sentenced to life for murdering baby – thejournal.ie Mum of murdered baby Joshua Sussbier tells of how killer dad John Tighe was a ‘control freak’ – Irish Mirror
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| Baby Death in Milwaukee Is 13th This Year
U.S. News & World Report An autopsy should tell police investigators what caused the death of a 5-month-old baby in Milwaukee. March 27, 2018, at 12:33 p.m.. Baby Death in Milwaukee Is … The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office says it’s the 13th baby death this year. Eight of those deaths have happened in unsafe … 13 baby deaths reported in Milwaukee so far this year – WTMJ-TV (press release) (blog)
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| Wounded Knee man pleads guilty in starvation death of baby
Sioux Falls Argus Leader RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Wounded Knee man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the starvation death of his infant son. Authorities say 25-year-old Darwin Red Cloud withheld food from the 2-month-old in the fall of 2014, and the baby died. Red Cloud initially was charged with first-degree … Macon woman pleads guilty to causing baby’s death – 41 NBC News Macon woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in infant’s death – 13WMAZ.com
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| Death of 5-month-old girl in Milwaukee is 13th this year; 3rd in less than 48 hours
fox6now.com MILWAUKEE — Eight babies have died in Milwaukee County in 2018 in unsafe sleeping environments. Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said three of those deaths happened in less than 48 hours. As daylight broke Tuesday morning, March 27, hearts on Milwaukee’s north …
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| Jury sent home for night in baby death case
RTE.ie The jury in the trial of a man charged with murdering his baby son almost five years ago has been sent home for the night and will resume its deliberations in the morning. Forty-year-old John Tighe, of Lavallyroe, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo has pleaded not guilty to murdering six-and-a-half-month-old Joshua … Jury still considering verdict in baby death case – Irish Times
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| Arrest Made in Williamsport Baby Death Investigation
PA home page WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) U.S. Marshals have arrested a Lycoming County man wanted for homicide. Williamsport Police say last April a baby was rushed to the hospital where the baby later died. According to police, the baby died from being “violently shaken.”.
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| A New Theory on Sudden Infant Deaths Divides Doctors
Wall Street Journal Doctors researching unexpected infant deaths have discovered a baffling trend: The rate of those deaths among newborns has remained unchanged even as the numbers in older infants have dropped over 20 years. The finding on sudden and unexpected infant deaths (SUID) is surprising, says Joel …
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Mother arrested after toddler, baby found dead in car seats CBS News SUPERIOR, Ariz. — A 20-year-old mother has been arrested after a baby and a toddler were found dead in car seats in a vehicle in a rural Arizona community Monday night, reports CBS affiliate KPHO. Pinal County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Navideh Forghani says the children found in the vehicle at … Mom arrested in deaths of baby, toddler found in car seats – Fox News Mom held on $2M bond in deaths of baby, toddler found in car seats in Superior – Arizona Daily Star Arizona Mom Arrested After Her Baby and Toddler Are Found Dead In Their Car Seats – PEOPLE.com
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| Man found guilty of manslaughter following death of baby boy
Metropolitan Police Pedro Rubim, 43 (08.08.74) of West Hampstead was convicted of manslaughter after a trial at Blackfriars Crown Court on Wednesday, 28 March. He was sentenced on the same day to eight and-a-half-years in prison. The court heard how on Saturday, 20 February, 2016 the baby, Alejandro Rubim, had …
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| Family mourning baby’s death claims West Valley officers abused family
fox13now.com WEST VALLEY CITY – A West Valley City family is releasing video of an altercation with West Valley City Police officers, detailing what they claim was abusive behavior by officers, after the death of their 2-month-old baby. Back in February, West Valley City Lt. Jeff Conger said the child was admitted to … Grieving family claims abuse by West Valley City police after baby’s death – Good4Utah Family members say West Valley City police officers broke down their door, harassed and … – Salt Lake Tribune Family grieving loss of baby accuses police of illegal entry, arrest – Deseret News
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| Father punched newborn to death when baby wouldn’t stop crying, police say
Delmarva Daily Times SALISBURY, Md. — A Delmar, Maryland, man pleaded guilty to first-degree child abuse after punching his newborn several times, resulting in the baby’s death, Wicomico prosecutors said. Shane Lee Faucette, 31, was convicted March 13, according to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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| Milwaukee police: Death of 3-month-old baby boy may be related to co-sleeping
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The sudden death of a baby boy in Milwaukee may have been the result of co-sleeping, police said Monday. The 3-month-old boy was found dead about 8:30 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 10300 block of W. Daphne St., according to a police news release. Police said the investigation is ongoing and no …
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| Murder charge filed against father in Fort Wayne baby’s death
News Sentinel According to a probable cause affidavit filed Monday in Allen Superior Court, Julio Carrillo had been watching the baby since around 9:15 a.m. Monday but when the boy’s mother returned home at around 1 p.m. she found the child was “not acting right.” The boy died later at a hospital. Carrillo allegedly …
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| Fort Wayne baby’s death rule homicide; father charged in death
News Sentinel An ambulance took the boy in critical condition to Lutheran Hospital, where he died at 4:55 p.m.. According to a probable cause affidavit filed Monday in Allen Superior Court, Julio Carrillo, 19, was charged with neglect of a dependent in the case. He had been watching the baby since around 9:15 a.m. …
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| UPDATED: West Valley family alleges police abuse following death of child
KUTV 2News As is standard protocol in an unattended death, police, in this case UPD, were notified of the infant’s passing. Because the infant resided in West Valley City, UPD contacted West Valley City Police to conduct the follow up investigation into the infant’s death. An investigation of this nature would typically …
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| Baby’s death blamed ‘neglect’ by medical staff
BBC News A “lack of urgency” and “neglect” by medical staff contributed to the death of a baby, a coroner has ruled. The parents of Rueben Winrow Monks were told their son was stillborn when he was delivered at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan in November 2011. An inquest at Bolton Coroners’ Court … Coroner slams consultant ‘who went for cup of tea’ before performing emergency c-section on mum … – ITV News
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| Father accused of murdering infant son has inconsistencies in his account of death, court hears
thejournal.ie THE PROSECUTION IN the trial of a father accused of murdering his baby son has highlighted what it says are inconsistencies in the accused man’s account of how the infant died. John Tighe (40) of Lavallyroe, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo has pleaded not guilty to murdering six-and-a-half-month old Joshua … Man accused of murdering baby son has 10 inconsistencies in his account of death, court hears – Independent.ie
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| Doctor accused over baby’s death failed to act in time, council hears
Irish Times A doctor facing allegations of wrongdoing over the death of baby Mark Molloy was not “solely responsible” but did not act when he should have, an inquiry has been told. Dr Elizabeth Sarah Cooper, an expert in obstetrics, said the actions of the doctor in charge of mother Roisin Molloy’s labour at …
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| Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, Who Explored Babies’ Mental Growth, Dies at 99
New York Times His daughter Christina Brazelton confirmed the death. Before Dr. Brazelton began practicing medicine in the early 1950s, the conventional wisdom about babies and child rearing was unsparingly authoritarian. It was believed that infants could not feel pain. Parents were instructed to set strict schedules, … Remembering The ‘Baby Whisperer,’ T. Berry Brazelton – WBUR Revolutionary Pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton Dies At 99 – NPR Renowned pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton dies at age 99 – ABC News
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| Baby dies from suspected meningococcal
Springfield Daily Record A BABY boy has died from a suspected case of meningococcal in South Australia. The six-month-old was picked up by Royal Flying Doctor Service flight in Mount Gambier just after 11am on Sunday, but died later in the day in Adelaide. According to the Advertiser, people who came into contact with the …
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| Ti and tiny baby dies
afdela.org I. after miscarrying baby Lelah Amore. & Tiny welcomed their baby into the Jun 19, 2016 T. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle made a HUGE announcement on Christmas night — they are expecting a child! Related: Iggy Azalea Had NO Tags: awwwww, baby blabber, baby bump watch , cute!, cuteness!, …
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| Malden woman sentenced to prison in death of baby
KTMO A Malden, MO., woman was sentenced to prison last Wednesday after pleading guilty to recklessly causing the death of a 9-month-old boy by shaking him while he was left in her care. Breon Dannielle Lashay Hess, 26, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree involuntary manslaughter before Presiding …
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| Newborn baby mauled to death by family’s wolf hybrid dog
KGO-TV A community is in shock after officials said a newborn baby was mauled to death by a Virginia family’s 3-year-old wolf hybrid dog. (KTRK). KTRK. Monday, March 12, 2018 09:27AM. LEE COUNTY, Virginia –. A community is in shock after a disturbing animal attack led to the death of an 8-day-old baby … 8-day-old baby mauled to death by family’s wolf hybrid dog – WLS-TV 8-day-old baby mauled to death by family’s wolf-hybrid dog – KABC-TV 8-Day-Old Baby Girl Mauled to Death by Wolf-Hybrid Dog While Laying in Bassinet – PEOPLE.com
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| Norman Police Department releases timeline leading up to father’s arrest, baby’s death
kfor.com 7-month-old Jody Minjarez’s death was ruled as a homicide by a medical examiner Thursday. His body was found Wednesday inside a trashcan outside a home on Venice Boulevard in Oklahoma City. His father, Victor Minjarez, 31, was arrested and charged for murder and unlawful disposal of human … Father arrested after baby in Oklahoma Amber Alert found dead – WFLA Okla. Dad Charged With Murdering Baby Allegedly Told Boy’s Mom She ‘Would Never See Her … – PEOPLE.com Update: 7-Month-Old Baby Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping by Father – The Epoch Times
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| 8-Day-Old Baby Mauled to Death by Dog, Police Say
TIME (JONESVILLE, Va.) — A Virginia sheriff says an 8-day-old baby has died after being mauled by a dog. Lee County Sheriff Gary Parsons tells the Kingsport Times-News that deputies were told a “large shepherd-type” attacked and mauled the girl while she lay in a bassinet. The sheriff says the infant’s … Family’s wolf-dog hybrid mauls eight-day-old baby girl to death while she was resting in her bassinet – Daily Mail Sheriff: Dog that killed Lee County infant destroyed – WCYB
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| Las Vegas mother arrested in baby’s death
Las Vegas Review-Journal 23, police went to the couple’s apartment complex on the 9200 block of West Charleston Boulevard, near Rampart Boulevard, after medical personnel reported a man was threatening them at a home where a child was found unresponsive. Ten-month-old Jordyn died the next day at University Medical …
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| Former Cecil resident sentenced in second baby’s death
Cecil Whig That baby’s death occurred some five years after his mother, Jessica Marie Harper, now 30, was sentenced to 85 days in jail in a Cecil County case after another one of her babies had died inside her Elkton-area home in January 2011 due to her inattentiveness, according to the Lancaster County (Pa.) … Pa. mother gets 11 to 22 years in death of tot sleeping with her – WKBN.com
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| Parents face criminal trial in baby’s death
Cyprus Mail The parents of a three-month-old baby who died from severe head injuries were on Friday referred to trial before the Paphos criminal court. The pair, both 29, were arrested for his death in February. The father faces two charges, manslaughter, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, and …
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| ‘She wasn’t crying’: Inquest hears dead baby’s care deficient
9news.com.au Three years after Manusiu Amone, just minutes old, stopped breathing in the arms of her father, the South Western Sydney Local Health District conceded that aspects of her care were deficient. The acknowledgment signified the end of 1202 days of struggle for the Amone family. Patrick Rooney … Fairfield Hospital nurses ‘understaffed’ the night baby died, inquest hears – The Sydney Morning Herald Parents delivered baby alone: ‘He was pressing the buzzer, no one came’ – NEWS.com.au Father breaks down at inquest into death of newborn at ‘understaffed’ Fairfield Hospital – ABC Local
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| Baby Paul Mitchelhill’s death ’caused by surgeon’s failings’
BBC News A surgeon’s unnecessary operation on a one-day-old baby, and other failings, led to his death, a coroner has ruled. Paul Mitchelhill, from Carlisle, died at Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital in 2013. Locum surgeon Emmanuel Towuaghanste, 62, did not thoroughly analyse the risks, coroner … Locum surgeon’s failings directly contributed to baby Paul’s death, says coroner – Times & Star
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| Tolleson father charged with homicide after injured baby dies
AZCentral.com A Tolleson father accused of violently shaking his infant son has been charged with homicide after the infant died Wednesday. Jose Jesus Trevizo, 22, has been charged with one count of homicide in connection with the death, according to court documents. He was already facing two counts of …
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| Sheriff’s Office asks public for information in baby deaths
KATV If you know of anyone who was pregnant but aren’t now and there is no child please call at the below number. Please review the below photos. These are items from the scene of the baby death. The red pants are Polo with elastic waistband. The suitcase is a purple Hi-Pak brand semi hard top. Sheriff hopes items left near infants‘ bodies can help solve case – wreg.com
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| Father charged with baby’s death
KFDX WICHITA FALLS – The father of a 4-month-old baby boy is now charged in connection with the child’s death last June. 25-year-old Sean Richardson is jailed on a $200,000 bond for first-degree injury to a child. The arrest affidavit states police arrived at Highland Village Apartments on May 21 last year …
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| Baby’s death prompts care changes at children’s hospital
Irish Times A nine-month-old baby died a day after he was admitted to hospital with a chest infection, an inquest heard. Eoin Julian, from Ballylinan, Co Laois was admitted to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin on December 29th, 2015. A number of changes have been implemented at the hospital since the … Baby died one day after being admitted to hospital with chest infection, inquest hears – Irish Examiner
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| Police investigating Findlay baby’s death
The Courier The death of a 3-month-old boy on Thursday is being investigated by the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Coroner’s Office. Police said they … Findlay Fire Department and Hanco personnel attempted lifesaving efforts, but the baby was declared dead at 2:30 p.m., according to police. Findlay baby’s death being investigated – The Courier Police investigating baby death in Findlay – Your News Now Infant’s death investigated in Findlay – Toledo Blade
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| Death of newborn baby who died 48 hours after birth ‘was avoidable’, says surgeon
Metro The death of a two-day-old baby – who died after a locum surgeon operated on his abdomen – was avoidable, a senior colleague told an inquest. Baby Paul Mitchelhill died in his mother’s arms after his health deteriorated following surgery at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle in October … Baby’s death after locum surgeon operated on him was avoidable, inquest told – shropshirestar.com Baby inquest: Paul Mitchelhill’s death was ‘avoidable’ – BBC News Locum surgeon ‘showed no regret, contrition or insight after baby died following his needless … – Daily Mail
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| Mom charged in baby’s death after off-duty cop crashes into car
New York Post A Louisiana mom faces charges after an off-duty officer slammed into a car and killed her 1-year-old daughter, according to officials. Baton Rouge Police Department determined Brittany Stephens played a role in her daughter Seyaira’s death in October since the baby wasn’t buckled properly in the SUV, …
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| Baby crushed to death by lift in front of his horrified mum… before the same happens to her as she …
The Sun He and a male relative rushed down the stairs from the flat in Simferopol, Crimea, and with other neighbours again forced open the door, pulling out the crushed child and the pram. Oleg added: “My son was squeezed together with his pram, he was hanging there with his head down. “We thought he … Malfunctioning lift crushes baby boy to death then kills mum as she tries to call for help – Metro Six-month-old baby crushed to death when pram got stuck in lift which then killed his mum as she … – Mirror.co.uk Lift crushes baby to death minutes before killing fraught mother as she tried to save him – Express.co.uk
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NSW dog attack: rottweiler mauls baby girl to death NEWS.com.au “On arrival officers found the child suffering critical injuries,” a NSW Police statement read. “She was treated at the scene but sadly died on the way to hospital.” The dog was found in the backyard of the baby’s family home and seized by Gwydir Shire Council rangers. Inverell is located more than 500 … Baby killed by family dog in Inverell – The Sydney Morning Herald Baby girl is mauled to death by her family’s Rottweiler after it attacked her inside their home in … – Daily Mail ‘She fought with every ounce of her being’: Mother desperately tried to save her baby girl as she … – Daily Mail
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| Mother charged with abuse after baby died of overdose
WRAL.com Garner, N.C. — The mother of a Garner baby who died after ingesting heroin mixed with the synthetic opioid fentanyl was charged Monday with negligent child abuse. The 9-month-old baby girl was sleeping beside her father, Albert Gaines, in an apartment at 207 Westcroft Drive on Nov. 15, when the …
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1-year-old baby dies after being left in hot car, Miami-Dade cops say Sun Sentinel “This is the first U.S. child that has died this year due to heatstroke in a vehicle,” Amber Andreasen, director of the national organization, kidsandcars.org said by email. According to that organization, Florida ranks second in the nation for heat-related deaths of children left in vehicles — with 90 such … Florida baby dies after being left in hot car – Orlando Sentinel Toddler dies in Florida after mom leaves him in hot car, police say – Fox News
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| Parkinson baby death: Charges dropped for man accused of stabbing
Courier Mail Described by her mother as a “little princess,” the tragic death of baby Queenie rattled the Brisbane community with hundreds of mourners attending a vigil in the days after the alleged attack. At the time, police said Cao had become aggravated during an argument about his medication on the day of the …
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| Findlay Police Investigating Baby’s Death
106.3 The Fox A three-month-old baby died in Findlay yesterday afternoon. Findlay police report the police department, Findlay Fire Department, and Hanco EMS rushed to 726 Carnahan Avenue. They received reports of a baby not breathing. When they arrived they found 3-month-old Surreno Killion unresponsive.
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| Auckland Zoo Mourns Death of Baby Giraffe
MSN.com A baby giraffe that struggled to walk after its birth at Auckland Zoo on Monday, March 5, was later euthanised when all efforts to help it thrive had failed, authorities at the zoo said.The zoo said in a statement that veterinary staff worked around the clock to help the calf, which developed a high fever and a …
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| Mother sentenced to serve 30 years
WBFF BALTIMORE (WBFF)– The Baltimore City State’s Attorney announced a 75 year sentence, with all but 30 suspended for a woman convicted of manslaughter and child abuse resulting in death.Anne Kirsch was convicted in 2017 in the death of her 9-day-old, heroin.
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| Drunk driver charged in the death of a woman and baby posts bail
FOX 26 Houston Drunk driver charged in the death of a woman and baby posts bail. News. Jessica Dupnack has the latest from Mount Pleasant. Posted: Mar 02, 2018 05:51PM CST …
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| Chester County father charged in baby’s death
6abc.com Chester County father charged in baby’s death. Email. share; share … Zion Isaiah Shockley, 18, of Coatesville is accused of shaking, throwing, and dropping his infant daughter, causing her death. … A baby is the most vulnerable and innocent victim possible,” District Attorney Hogan said in a statement. Police: Father dropped, violently shook infant daughter before her death – WABC-TV Chester County Man Charged in Death of Infant Daughter – NBC 10 Philadelphia Coatesville father admits killing baby over video games: DA – Metro US
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| Montrose man goes to prison in 2013 suffocation death of 7-month-old boy
Press & Sun-Bulletin A Montrose man will spend up to three years in prison for the death of a 7-month-old boy in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Andrew Lesser, 34, was sentenced Monday to 1 ½ to three years behind bars, a month after his guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment charges for …
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| Man Sent to Prison for Susquehanna County Baby Death
wnep.com MONTROSE — A man from Susquehanna County was sent to prison Monday after a guilty plea in connection with a child’s death. Andrew Lesser, 32, of Montrose, was sentenced to prison Monday afternoon after pleading guilty to charges related to his girlfriend’s baby’s death in 2013. Lesser will serve … Man sentenced for baby death in Susquehanna County – PA home page Montrose man sentenced for death of baby – WBNG-TV Man Sentenced In Death of 7 Month Old Baby In Susquehanna County – WICZ
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| Mother charged with negligent homicide in baby’s death after off-duty cop slammed into their car at …
New York Daily News The mother of a baby who died in a car crash involving an off-duty police officer was arrested on a count of negligent homicide for failing to secure the child’s car seat — weeks after the Baton Rouge police officer who crashed into their car at 94 mph was arrested on the same charge. Brittany Stephens … Mom charged in baby’s death after off-duty cop crashed at 94 mph into their vehicle – TheGrio (blog) Baby died when speeding cop slammed into car, but her mom also faces homicide charge, La … – Miami Herald Experts question mother’s arrest in fatal crash involving off-duty cop; state lawmaker ‘seriously … – The Advocate
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| Woman questions mother’s investigation in 1980s baby deaths
Minneapolis Star Tribune Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, which performed autopsies on all three infants decades ago, mistakenly ruled the deaths resulted from sudden infant death syndrome. But authorities haven’t explained why investigators didn’t grow suspicious of Moronez after the second … Woman questions mother’s investigation in 1980s baby deaths – WRAL.com
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| Mother beat baby to death after authorities failed to share information
Telegraph.co.uk A mother beat her baby to death after the authorities failed to share details of the ‘early signs of neglect’ in the family, a serious case review has found. In just 19 days, Nicola Brown broke 17 of her newborn son Jake’s ribs before killing him with blow to the head. The mother, who was found guilty of … Charity says Portsmouth baby death highlights importance of organisations communicating – The News
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| Officials thought the three babies died of SIDS. Three decades later, police dug deeper.
Washington Post She was dead. As Moronez would later tell authorities, she had been babysitting the child for one of her husband’s co-workers. She fed the baby, then left her in her chair while she washed out the bottle. When Moronez returned, she found the baby lifeless. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s … Wisconsin officials thought the three babies died from SIDS. Three decades later, police dug deeper. – Duluth News Tribune Serial Baby Killer? Wisconsin Woman Allegedly Killed 3 Infants Decades Ago — Including Her Son – PEOPLE.com Mom charged in decades-old killings of infant son, two other babies – New York Post
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Jordan Staal expresses gratitude for support after his baby’s death USA TODAY Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal, who lost his infant daughter last weekend, is ready to return to action, but he first wanted to thank the people who reached out to his family. “This has been a longer road than most people know,” Staal said in a statement released through the Hurricanes.
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| Woman questioned in baby’s death
Daily Journal Online An area woman is being questioned by local authorities after emergency responders were called to her house in the 1400 block of Highway 47 for an unresponsive infant Friday morning. The St. Francois County Ambulance District confirmed they responded to a premature delivery at home and the baby … Woman questioned in baby’s death – Daily Journal Online Investigation conducted into newborn’s death – Daily Journal Online
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| Murder case in Alpine baby’s death goes to jurors
The San Diego Union-Tribune Von Helms repeated to jurors Brown’s testimony that the baby, who could crawl and pull herself to her feet, but could not walk, tumbled down the motor home stairs three days before being found dead. The child’s arm was broken, but Brown acknowledged that she did not take her for medical care.
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| Infant’s death investigated in southeast Iowa
Seattle Times AINSWORTH, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of an infant in southeast Iowa. Washington County officials were notified around 10:20 a.m. Saturday that the child had stopped breathing at a rural Ainsworth residence. The infant was pronounced dead later at Washington County …
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Researchers identify potential genetic link in sudden infant deaths CBS News For decades, doctors have been perplexed by the unexplained, sudden deaths of seemingly healthy babies, often while they are sleeping. Known as sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, the phenomenon, while rare, is the leading cause of infant death in high-income countries. While the cause of … Breathing mutation linked to sudden infant death, study finds – NBCNews.com Genetics may make some babies vulnerable to SIDS or ‘crib death’ – Washington Post Cot death could partly be down to genetic mutation, say researchers – The Guardian
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| Two indicted for murder, other charges, in infant’s death
Athens NEWS Blackburn previously has alleged that the infant had broken ribs at the time of her death, and alleged that Andresen had shaken the baby roughly a week prior. He added Sunday that the cause of the infant’s death appears to be the result of blunt-force trauma to the infant’s “abdomen area,” although he …
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| Macon woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in infant’s death
11Alive.com WXIA A judge says a Macon woman who admitted to causing her infant daughter’s death can’t live with children for the next 20 years. Kawanna Janesa Oliver, 27, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in the 2014 death of her infant daughter. A news release from Bibb County District Attorney …
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| Baby death investigation underway near 45th and Glendale in Milwaukee
fox6now.com MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating the “sudden death” of a baby girl that happened Tuesday morning, March 27. According to police, a five-month-old girl was found dead at a home near 45th and Glendale around 3:50 a.m.. An autopsy will be performed today to determine a cause of … Baby Death in Milwaukee Is 13th This Year – U.S. News & World Report Milwaukee County Medical Examiner investigating overnight infant death on the city’s north side – WTMJ-TV (press release) (blog)
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| Woman, boyfriend indicted for infant’s death in Ohio
Seattle Times ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — A woman and her boyfriend have been indicted in southeast Ohio on aggravated murder charges in the death of the woman’s 3-month-old daughter. The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office says 23-year-old Christina Hazlett and 21-year-old Jerry Andresen, both of Athens, also …
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| DCI investigating infant death
KCRG WASHINGTON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office took a report of an infant that had stopped breathing at a rural Ainsworth home at 10:23 a.m. Monday. That baby died. And the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Decedent Care Center is performing an autopsy.
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| Infant’s death ruled homicide
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Lxzander Carrillo died at 4:55 p.m. Monday. The coroner said he died from a brain hemorrhage due to skull fractures as a result of blunt force injuries to the head. The infant’s father, Julio Carrillo, 19, of the 200 block of West Pontiac Street, was charged Tuesday with neglect of a dependent resulting in …
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| Baby Charities Express ‘Extreme Concern’ Over Increased Infant Death Rates In England And Wales
HuffPost UK Baby charities have spoken of their “extreme concern” that the number of babies who died within their first 28 days of life has increased year on year in England and Wales. The rate rose from 2.6 neonatal (newborn) deaths per 1,000 births in 2015 to 2.7 for every 1,000 births in 2016, the Office for …
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| A State-by-State Look at America’s Shameful Infant Death Rate
Gizmodo It’s no secret that the US—when compared to similarly well-off countries—is not that great at keeping its infants (and new moms) alive. But a new study published Tuesday in PLOS-One offers a detailed state-by-state look of how short of the mark we’re falling: Infants born in the US can be over twice as …
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| Report: Fetal, infant death rates for Volusia, Flagler remain high
Daytona Beach News-Journal DAYTONA BEACH — Volusia and Flagler counties continued to see stubbornly high numbers of fetal and infant deaths in 2016, a fact that has stunned some local government, health and child welfare agencies and spurred them into action. At an all-hands-on-deck press conference Tuesday morning, …
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| Athens man charged in infant death case
Athens NEWS Jerry Wayne Andresen, 21, of 300 W. State St. (the same address where police answered the call), was arrested Wednesday and charged with a third-degree felony count of child endangerment in connection with that infant’s death, APD Chief Tom Pyle said in a release sent Thursday morning.
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| West Carrollton infant death: Social worker says doctors ‘concerned’ about brain bleed
WHIO West Carrollton police Deputy Chief David Wessling said Wednesday the baby’s death is still not being labeled suspicious. He said the department will rely on the coroner’s official autopsy report, which is not complete. The autopsy report is still pending and no preliminary cause and manner of death has …
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| Man reaches plea agreement in infant’s death
KEVN Black Hills Fox Man reaches plea agreement in infant’s death … A Wounded Knee man is set to plead guilty to second degree murder in the death of his infant son. … his newborn son was released healthy from the hospital in 2014 to the custody of Red Cloud, who was 20 at the time, and the baby’s 15-year old mother.
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| Infant’s death still being investigated; suspect in custody
Athens NEWS Jerry Wayne Andresen, 21, of 300 W. State St. (the Athens Garden Apartments), was arrested last Wednesday and charged with a third-degree felony count of child endangerment in connection with that infant’s death, Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle said in a release sent last Thursday (March 15).
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| 21-year-old arrested in connection with infant’s death
kiiitv.com A 21-year-old man was arrested Monday and charged with criminally negligent homicide in connection with the death of an eight-month-old boy. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, officers were called out to the 2000 block of Jasmin Court after receiving reports of an unconscious infant …
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| Updated charges filed against father in infant death case – ABC21
ABC21 A Fort Wane man now faces an updated charge in connection with the death of his 2-month-old infant.
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| Infant’s Death Considered A Crime
WOUB Infant’s Death Considered A Crime. Posted on: Thursday, March 15, 2018. < < Back to John Wayne Andresen. An infant is dead and an Athens man is in custody on felony child endangerment charges. On Tuesday, EMS workers were called to a home on West State Street, in Athens, to tend to an …
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| Father now facing murder charge in infant’s death
Big 92.3 FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A father is now facing another charge in the death of his 2-month-old infant. Our Partners in News at ABC 21 report that Julio Carrillo is now facing a preliminary murder charge. That’s in addition to a preliminary charge of neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury.
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| Infant Death Investigation
WKTV We were also able to speak with the grandmother of the little boy. She told WKTV she was babysitting her grandson yesterday and his health seemed perfectly fine. Deputies said when they arrived around 6:30 a.m. they found a 5-month old male infant to be unresponsive. “The first step in this process is … Infant death investigation underway in Marshall – WKTV Infant death being investigated in town of Marshall – Utica Observer Dispatch Sheriff’s Office investigating death of infant in Oneida County – CNYcentral.com
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| Kansas father pleads guilty to murder, child abuse in infant’s death
KWCH The victim was Clark’s six-month-old son, Cooper. Cooper’s mother left Cooper with Clark in August while she went to work. When she returned home, the baby was gasping for air. Both parents took him to the infant to the local emergency room. He was then flown to Wesley Medical Center for treatment. Kansas man pleads guilty to murder in infant son’s death – KAKE
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| Area man facing felony charges in infant’s death
Martinsburg Journal This was a “malicious and intentional abuse of a 14-month old baby” that led to his death, Watson added during opening statements. “It is important that we get this right.” Through testimony Tuesday afternoon, jurors heard that the boy’s injuries were first discovered when he was involved in a car crash …
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| Infant Death Investigation Underway in Marshall
WKTV Infant Death Investigation Underway in Marshall. A four month old infant died at 6 … Oneida County Sheriff’s officials are investigating the death of a four month old baby. Sheriff’s officials say … The infant was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Deputies and members of …
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| Infant Death Investigation
WKTV Her son was later pronounced dead at Saint Luke’s Hospital hours following. We were also able to speak with the grandmother of the little boy. She told WKTV she was babysitting her grandson yesterday and his health seemed perfectly fine. Deputies said when they arrived around 6:30 a.m. and found …
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| Research Roundup: Firearm Deaths; Premiums; And Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Kaiser Health News In this cross-sectional study, strong firearm laws in a state were associated with lower firearm suicide rates and lower overall suicide rates in the state regardless of the strength of the laws in other states. Strong firearm laws in a state were associated with lower rates of firearm homicide. Counties in states …
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| Infant’s Death Under Investigation
The Missourian Union Police are investigating the death of a newborn at a home on Old Highway 50 East in Union. According to police, officers responded to a call for an infant who was reportedly in cardiac arrest Monday morning. advertisement. When police arrived at the home, the three-week-old girl was not …
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| Charges filed in infant death
Daily Journal Online She said she went to sleep holding the baby in her arms and when she woke up she could tell that there was something very wrong with him. She later told officers that the baby’s skin tone was a different color and that she thought it had something to do with his circulation. She also described the baby’s …
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| Reducing risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
KMVT TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) The unexpected and unexplained death of babies less than a year old is devastating and recognized as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because infants often die in their cribs. Research shows that boys are at a slightly …
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| SC Infant’s Death Under Investigation
FITSNews The death of a three-month-old South Carolina infant is under investigation, but fingers are already being pointed at the dysfunctional “child welfare” agency that was … The death is currently under investigation by the city of Columbia police department and the Richland County, S.C. coroner’s office.
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| Cardiac Genetic Predisposition in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
JACC Cardiac Genetic Predisposition in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. David J. Tester, Leonie C.H. Wong, Pritha Chanana, Amie Jaye, Jared M. Evans, David R. FitzPatrick, Margaret J. Evans, Peter Fleming, Iona Jeffrey, Marta C. Cohen, Jacob Tfelt-Hansen, Michael A. Simpson, Elijah R. Behr and Michael …
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| Columbia Man Arrested in Connection with Suspicious Infant Death
KXEO An arrest is made in the suspicious death investigation of an infant in Columbia. According to police 20 year old Cortavia Emon Smith was arrested yesterday (Monday) morning after detectives determined the infant was found to have bruising to her upper torso and the head and was in the care of the …
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| Infant mortality rates increase in England and Wales
Guernsey Press New figures show that the rate of deaths among children under one rose between 2015 and 2016.
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| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Genetics
JACC Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Genetics. Don’t Throw Out the Infant With the Dirty Water. Peter J. Schwartz and Maria-Christina Kotta. This article requires a subscription or purchase to view the full text. If you are a subscriber or member, click the login link or the subscribe link in the top menu above …
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| Reducing risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
WVLT (KMVT) — The unexpected and unexplained death of babies less than a year old is devastating and recognized as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because infants often die in their cribs. Research shows that boys are at a slightly higher risk of SIDS, …
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| Quebec man charged with manslaughter in infant’s death
Penticton Herald SHERBROOKE,, Que. – A 19-year-old Quebec man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of his six-week-old child.
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| WF man accused of abuse in infant’s death
KAUZ-TV On June 1, 2017, the infant died from his injuries. The body was sent to Tarrant County for an autopsy. The doctor performing the autopsy told detectives the child “would not have been able to track with his eyes, consume six ounces of formula, or suck on his hand” as described by Richardson.
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| Previous infant death reclassified after dad’s murder charge
NOLA.com When four-month-old Tanner Nauck died in January 2016, the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office determined his death was due to natural causes, a logical deduction given the infant’s congenital heart problems. Now that his father, Corey Nauck Sr., has been accused of killing another son, … Folsom infant’s death reclassified after father arrested for murder – FOX 8 News WVUE-TV Baby’s cause of death reclassified after father arrested for killing other child – WGNO
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| Infant death in Greer prompts police investigation
WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC GREER, SC (WSPA) – The Greer Police Department and Greenville County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a 7-month-old infant at an apartment complex, Sunday morning. According to the Greer Police Department, the coroner’s office was called to the Crescent Park Commons around … Death of 7-month-old Upstate infant under investigation – Greenville News Coroner, police investigating infant death at Greer apartment complex – FOX Carolina Infant death in Greer prompts investigation by police, coroner’s office – WSPA.com
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| Woman charged with infant deaths dating back to 1980s
WTAE Pittsburgh Thirty-four years ago, Barbara Puls thought she lost her 6-month-old grandson, Brad, from sudden infant death syndrome. Last week, police arrested Nancy Moronez and charged her with killing Brad, along with two other infants, between 1980 and 1985. Advertisement. This story originated from WISN.
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| Middle school teacher charged after her infant daughter dies from opioid exposure
WSOC Charlotte Julisa White, a teacher here at Saluda Trail Middle School, is one of four people facing charges after her infant died from opioid exposure last year. “I think children are a blessing and sometimes people take that for granted,” a parent at the middle school said. The girl’s father and grandparents were also …
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| EMT found guilty of neglect in infant’s death
EMS1.com DETROIT — A former EMT was found guilty of willful neglect after refusing to treat an 8-month-old baby who later died. Click On Detroit reported that former Detroit Fire Department EMT Ann Marie Thomas was on duty nine-tenths of a mile away from a home where a baby was not breathing. The baby … Ex-Detroit EMT guilty of refusing to help baby who died – The Detroit News An infant stopped breathing. The EMT refused to help, Michigan authorities say – Miami Herald
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| Infant’s death investigated in Findlay
Toledo Blade Findlay police responded to a residence in the 700 block of Carnahan Avenue Thursday at approximately 2:20 p.m. on a report of a baby not breathing, … Life-saving efforts were attempted by the fire department and medical crews, but the baby was declared dead at 2:30 p.m., the release said.
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| St. Tammany coroner reclassifies 2016 infant death from “natural” to “undetermined” after father’s …
The Advocate Tanner Nauck, a fourth-month-old baby who died in 2016 and the brother of seven-month-old Carter Nauck — who police say was killed in St. Tammany’s first homicide this year — has officially had his death reclassified as “undetermined” from “natural,” according to a spokesman for St. Tammany Parish …
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Officials investigate infant’s death after being left in car by mother in SWMD WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Investigators are searching for answers after a 1-year-old boy who was left in a hot car died in Southwest Miami-Dade. According to Miami-Dade Police, a mother left her baby boy inside a Nissan Altima for hours Wednesday, and by the time he was found, … Baby boy dies after being found in car in shopping plaza parking lot – Miami Herald
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| Louisiana father, 25, admits ‘injuring his 7-month-old son’ who later died in hospital after losing his …
Daily Mail A Louisiana man has been arrested for allegedly killing his seven-month-old baby because of his crying. Corey Nauck, 25, was accused of first-degree murder after his baby died Monday of blunt force trauma inflicted in the family home. Nauck, from Folsom, brought the child named Carter Joseph Nauck … Neighbors stunned after news of infant’s death – WWL Northshore father confesses to ‘losing temper’ in baby death, Sheriff’s Office says – WDSU New Orleans ‘He’s been a wonderful dad’: Folsom neighbors shocked by dad’s arrest in infant’s death – The Advocate
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| Infant Death Under Investigation
106.3 WORD The Greer Police Department and Greenville County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a 7-month-old infant.
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| Wisconsin woman charged in 3 infant deaths from the ’80s
Seattle Times This undated photo provided by The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office shows Nancy Moronez. Moronez, a Wisconsin woman has been charged with suffocating three babies more than 30 years ago, cases that investigators initially attributed to sudden infant death syndrome, Milwaukee prosecutors said … Wisconsin woman charged in 3 infant deaths from the ’80s – ABC News Wisconsin woman charged in three infant deaths, including that of her son, from the ’80s – NBC4i.com Wisconsin Woman Charged in 3 Infant Deaths From the ’80s – U.S. News & World Report
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| Mississippi woman’s boyfriend charged in infant death
Jackson Clarion Ledger OCEAN SPRINGS — A Mississippi woman’s boyfriend is accused in the death of her infant. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell told The Sun Herald that 7-month-old Tanner Cowart was abused and died Wednesday at an Alabama hospital, leading to the levying of a capital murder charge against … Mississippi woman’s boyfriend charged in her baby’s death – WBRZ Coast woman’s boyfriend charged in her baby’s death – WTOK Ocean Springs man makes court appearance on capital murder charge in death of fiancee’s baby – gulflive.com (blog)
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Chester County father charged in baby’s death 6abc.com Chester County father charged in baby’s death … Zion Isaiah Shockley, 18, of Coatesville is accused of shaking, throwing, and dropping his infant daughter, causing her death. … Officials say Shockley shared custody of the child with the mother, but was the primary caretaker at the time of her death. Chester County Man Charged in Death of Infant Daughter – NBC 10 Philadelphia Police: Father dropped, violently shook infant daughter before her death – WABC-TV Chester County man shook, threw, dropped and ultimately killed his infant daughter, police say – Philly.com
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No foul play suspected in Autauga infant’s death Montgomery Advertiser PRATTVILLE — The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an infant. Sheriff Joe Sedinger confirmed the death of the four-month-old boy. At this time, foul play is not suspected. More: Alabama schools struggle with juvenile sex offenders in classrooms. Deputies and investigators …
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| Catawba County man gets 30-year sentence for 2014 infant beating death
WSOC Charlotte CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. – A judge sentenced a man to 30 years of prison time Tuesday in Catawba County for the 2014 beating death of a 7-month-old baby. Tyler Linebarger pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and child abuse in the December 2014 death of Jamar Hickman. Man convicted in 2014 death of infant he was supposed to be caring for – WBTV Conover killer gets 30 years for murder of 7-month-old – Hickory Daily Record Guilty Plea Entered In 2014 Beating Death Seven-Month-Old Child (Updated) – WHKY
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| More work urged as infant death rates stay stubbornly high
Radio New Zealand The United Nations Children’s Fund is urging for more work in the Pacific region following a new global report highlighting the alarmingly high rate of newborn deaths. Papua New Guinea is the highest in the region, with one in every 43 babies born not surviving, and Kiribati is a close second with one in …
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| Montrose man goes to prison in 2013 suffocation death of 7-month-old boy
Press & Sun-Bulletin … on an unrelated charge in 2016 — was believed to implicate him in the child’s death. Lesser told his mother that his ex-girlfriend called him a murderer because he had put his hand over the child’s mouth, but the coroner in 2013 had indicated the child died as a result of sudden infant death syndrome, …
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| Rwanda slashes infant death rate
Mail & Guardian A new Unicef report reveals a horrifying statistic: in lower-income countries, 27 newborns out of every 1 000 die before they are four weeks old. In developed countries, that figure is 3.3 in 1 000. “While we have more than halved the number of deaths among children under the age of five in the last …
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| Officer assaulted, man arrested during infant death investigation
fox13now.com WEST VALLEY CITY – A man was booked into prison Saturday night after police say he assaulted a police officer, leaving the officer a concussion. This was all a result of an ongoing infant death investigation. West Valley Police say they were approached by the Unified Police Department, involved in an … Update: Father assaults West Valley City officer investigating infant’s death – Gephardt Daily Man arrested for assault after knocking out West Valley officer investigating the death of infant – Good4Utah Infant dead, father arrested for fighting police in West Valley City – KUTV 2News
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| Man gets 1.5 to three years in prison related to infant’s death
Scranton Times-Tribune On May 4, 2013, state police responded to 382 Main St. in Harmony Twp. and discovered Mavrick dead. An autopsy conducted by a forensic pathologist could not determine the infant’s cause of death, so no police action could be taken. Later, Mavrick’s mother, Amber Hack, disclosed that Lesser, her …
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| What is sudden infant death syndrome?
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital SIDS (sometimes called crib or cot death) is the term used to describe the unpredictable sudden death of a normal infant < 1 year of age (usually between 1 month and 1 year), which remains unexplained after all causes of death have been ruled out. Most of these infants die aged < 6 months.
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| State medical examiner investigates infant death in Stamford
News 12 Stamford police say the state medical examiner is investigating whether the flu played a role in the death of an infant over the weekend.
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| Infant Died of Pertussis: Increase in Number of Cases of Pertussis Reported
Lragir.am The Ministry of Health informs that on February 22 a 2-month-old died in Nork Clinic of Infectious Diseases died of pertussis.
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