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BBC News
01-07-2025
- BBC News
Murder-accused parents smoked outside as medics tried to save baby's life
The parents accused of murdering their two-week-old baby went outside to smoke while nurses tried to save their son's life, a court has been Staddon suffered "catastrophic injuries" to his head, neck, legs and jaw, while in Yeovil District Hospital's special care baby unit in March parents, Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 21, are both accused of murder and causing or allowing Brendon's death. They deny the Row KC, prosecuting, told jurors on Tuesday: "You need to understand the level of sheer brutality. There was hardly a part of his body that was spared. [The injuries are) consistent with a severe crush injury." Hospital staff discovered Brendon's injuries after Ms Staddon asked them to check on him because "he was cold", the jury was that night, Mr Gunter had asked a nurse for milk to feed his son and when she later checked on him, he answered in a way she "considered odd"."He seemed excited, his response was unusually animated, and he was nodding exaggeratedly," said Mr Staddon began "crying hysterically", saying she wanted to see her baby, but Mr Gunter told her to "let them do what they need to do"."Staff found him [Brendon] lying in his cot with his baby grow open."They immediately saw that he wasn't just cold but that he had suffered catastrophic injuries," he added. He was later found to have, amongst other injuries, a broken neck, a broken jaw, broken legs, broken ankles and broken wrists.A post-mortem found Brendon died of "blunt force impact(s) head injury," with multiple "non-accidental injuries", the court was nurses tried to resuscitate Brendon, the couple went outside for a cigarette, where they were later court also heard how attempts were made to persuade Ms Staddon not to return to live with Mr Gunter - who she had an on-off relationship in hospital, Mr Gunter repeatedly ignored the advice of nurses and removed Brendon from his incubator, overstimulated him to the point of causing distress and removed his nasal gastric tube, the court was Gunter is also said to have been "violent" and controlling towards Ms Staddon, jurors heard.A social worker visited the couple in January 2024, telling them that the authorities planned to remove the baby from their care upon Row told the jury that the couple showed no emotion at the news and "seemed much more concerned about their housing situation".The trial continues.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
ACSO: Infant injured, Waynesboro man charged with child abuse
A Waynesboro man suspected of injuring an infant was recently arrested by the Augusta County Sheriff's Office. Bryce Cowett, 34, is charged with one count of felony abuse and neglect of a child, a press release said. On April 17, the sheriff's office was contacted regarding an infant who had suspicious injuries, including numerous rib fractures and a broken arm. An investigation, in conjunction with Child Protective Services (CPS), was then initiated. The sheriff's office said that medical personnel and family members were interviewed in an effort to determine whether the infant's injuries were the result of an accident or abuse. On June 16, Cowett, the child's father, was arrested. He is being held at Middle River Regional Jail in Verona without bond. More: Democrats select nominees for lieutenant governor, attorney general in down-to-wire races More: Stone Ledge Cider breaks ground in Augusta County Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: ACSO: Infant injured, Waynesboro man charged with child abuse
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Infant dies, murder charge added for man accused of aggravated child abuse
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A man previously charged with aggravated child abuse has been given a new charge, according to jail records. Madison County jail records show that 24-year-old Victavious Tarez Dennis, of Huntsville, has been given a new charge. He was previously charged with aggravated child abuse on May 8. The Huntsville Police Department said the infant who suffered critical injuries and was being treated at the hospital tragically succumbed to those injuries. HPD said around 8 a.m., officers responded to a local hospital following reports that an infant had been injured. The department said medical staff advised the officers that the child had sustained injuries consistent with child abuse. Members of the Major Crimes Unit, Special Victims Unit and Crime Scene Unit conducted an investigation, including the collection of evidence and interviews with all involved individuals. The investigation determined that Dennis was alone with the infant in his home when the injuries occurred. Court documents say Dennis was 'too aggressive with [the] child [and] dropped her on her head.' The document says the infant sustained serious physical injuries from the drop, causing 'trauma to her brain and brain bleed.' Since he was booked into jail, he was given an additional charge of murder. He is currently being held without bond on both charges. His Aniah's Law hearing is set for June 17 and his preliminary hearing is set for June 18. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
One killed in single vehicle accident in Worthing South Dakota
Worthing, South Dakota (KCAU) — One woman has died and an infant was injured in a single car accident 6 miles outside of Worthing South Dakota on Wednesday, May 14th. Officials said, the driver of a 2009 Nissan maxima, Mikelena Flora Neal was traveling West on 282nd near 469th Avenue, when she lost control of the vehicle, over corrected, leaving the south side of the road. The vehicle rolled and Neal was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car. The infant in the car, was properly strapped in and had minor injuries. Neal did not survive the accident. The south Dakota highway patrol is investigating the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
