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4-month-old baby dies after her parent avoided taking the child to the doctor despite her condition, as her partner had been beating the child for months, ultimately leading to her death; charges

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Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania coupIe, later identified as 20-year-old LayIa and her partner, 24-year-old J. PediIIa, have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of the woman baby, loni. Both face serious charges, including murder and chiId endangerment.

On March 28, 2025, authorities responded to the coupIe’s apartment following a report of a baby in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, officers found the 4-month-old child unresponsive and not breathing in a bedroom. Emergency responders performed CPR, and the child was transported to the medical center, where she was pronounced dead later that evening.

The mother’s partner, who was alone with the child at the time, initially told authorities in Pennsylvania that while feeding the baby, she began crying, had a seizure, and became unresponsive. He claimed to have administered CPR and called 911.

However, medical examinations revealed multiple injuries, including a compound fracture of the right femur, healing rib fractures, and signs of repeated head trauma. These injuries were in various stages of healing, suggesting they occurred over an extended period. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as multiple traumatic injuries, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Initially, the baby’s parent claimed that the injuries resulted from accidentally dropping the baby in the shower days earlier.However, she later admitted to fabricating this account. She acknowledged that her partner had been abusing the child for the last several months including punching her in the head and thigh. Despite being aware of the abuse, the parent did not seek medical attention for the child or intervene to stop the mistreatment.

Investigators discovered text messages on the defendant’s phone expressing his disdain for the child. In one message, he reportedly wrote that ‘he hates seeing the baby every day.” The investigation also uncovered that the man was in the United States illegally, having overstayed his visa since August 2024. Authorities found fraudulent identification cards in his possession.

The death of 4-month-old baby has profoundly affected the Pennsylvania community. Residents have expressed shock and sorrow over the incident, with many struggling to understand how such a tragedy could occur. Community leaders are calling for increased awareness and resources to prevent child abuse and support vulnerable families.

Both individuals have been charged with serious offenses, including first-degree murder, felony endangering the welfare of children, criminal conspiracy to endanger the welfare of a child, tampering with evidence, criminal conspiracy to tamper with evidence, and forgery. Both are currently held without bail at the county prison. Preliminary hearings are scheduled for April 10, 2025.

The investigation into this case is ongoing. Authorities in Pennsylvania are working to piece together all the details surrounding the events leading up to the child’s death. They are also exploring any additional charges that may be applicable based on further findings.

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