Child Abuse

Indiana man gets 35 years for fatal shaking of toddler

Jesse Allen Sartin was sentenced to 35 years in prison for violently shaking his girlfriend's 21-month-old daughter, causing fatal brain injuries. The incident occurred in July 2024, and Sartin pleaded guilty to aggravated battery resulting in death. Judge F. Aaron Negangard cited the child's vulnerability and Sartin's breach of trust as key factors.

Minnesota woman to plead guilty in 3-year-old's death

March 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Shiann Lynn Erickson, a 24-year-old from Moorhead, Minnesota, has reached a plea deal and is set to plead guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 death of 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The child died from blunt force trauma after months of abuse while staying with Erickson and her co-defendant. Her court appearance for the change of plea is scheduled for April 7 in Clay County District Court.

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Alabama mother charged in son's accidental strangulation

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Couple arrested for allegedly forcing 14-year-old into surrogacy

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Texas man accused of choking 3-month-old son during argument

Michigan parents charged in death of malnourished 1-year-old son

Karloina Davis and Pierson Davis face murder and child abuse charges after their son Vincent died from caregiver neglect. On August 12, 2024, the mother called 911 claiming the child was beyond help. Authorities found the toddler severely malnourished amid squalid home conditions.

Florida parents accused of forcing allergic daughter to drink hot sauce

March 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Robert Elderidge, 38, and Ashley Elderidge, 37, face child abuse charges in Cocoa, Florida, after allegedly making their daughter ingest homemade hot sauce despite her allergy. The punishment stemmed from the girl putting ink on the family cat. A school resource officer initiated the investigation after the child reported the abuse.

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