In Illinois, 40 Year Sentence for Illinois man | Shaken Baby Syndrome

An Edwardsville Illinois man has reportedly been sentenced to 40 years in prison, for reportedly abusing his daughter, whom initially survived and died year later due to the injuries sustained due to Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Torrance Rogers of Edwardsville had reportedly pleaded guilty in 1999 to shaking his infant daughter, Taylor Pinkas. Little Taylor suffered severe brain damage, and numerous medical issues, but survived another 10 years before dying of pneumonia in 2009.

Following the death of his daughter Taylor Pinkas, Torrance Rogers was reportedly charged with first degree murder.  Having served 7 1/2 years of a 15 year sentence for aggravated battery of a child, he is now reportedly facing 40 years, which could have been up to 60 years in prison.

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In Arizona, Phoenix man arrested in death of baby daughter | Shaken Baby Syndrome

Sadly, a Phoenix father has been arrested in the death of his daughter last week.  According to the article published online, Phoenix police reportedly arrested a man in the death of his 9-week-old daughter.

Police said Gilbert Salazar Betancourt, 26, reportedly drove the baby to Tempe St. Luke's at about 9:30 p.m. on May 16. The infant then was flown to Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa where doctors said she had a growing hematoma to the head, rib and skull fractures, and evidence of shaken baby syndrome.

The baby's parents reportedly could not explain the injuries.

According to the police report, the child's mother, Jessica Garcia, had reportedly gone to work at 3 p.m. and the grandmother watched the infant until the father arrived at 6 p.m. Betancourt took the baby into a bedroom and fed her through a feeding tube due to a medical issue at birth.

He reportedly told police he then watched television while the baby slept. When he later picked up Alexus to feed her again, she was limp and unresponsive. He placed her on the floor and provided infant CPR. He said he heard a heartbeat but she was not breathing.

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In Connecticut, Manslaughter case continued | Shaken Baby Syndrome

The West Haven man reportedly charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of a 5-month-old Ansonia boy in June 2011 had his case continued Wednesday in state Superior Court in Milford.

Angel Luis Santiago also is reportedly charged with first-degree assault in connection with the death of Kyle Robinson.

He has been reportedly held in lieu of $1 million bond since his arrest in December. His next court date is Nov. 14.

Santiago, who turned himself in to Ansonia police on Dec. 19, shortly after an arrest warrant was obtained in the case, had been the focus of the police investigation into Kyle's death.

Early in the investigation, Ansonia Police Lt. Andrew Cota reportedly said it was being considered a case of shaken baby syndrome. Pathology reports found Kyle's injuries were "consistent with the head being shaken" and the cause of death was blunt head trauma, according to the arrest affidavit.

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In Kansas, Salina mother testifies about child's injuries | Shaken Baby Syndrome

Salina mother, Robin Harrington, reportedly testified in the preliminary hearing of Troy Love II. He is charged with first degree murder and child abuse in the death of 18-month-old Bre'Elle Jefferson.

According to Harrington, Bre'Elle had a close relationship with her mother.

"She was my baby girl," Harrington said. "We were close. We were very close. She loved being with me. I loved being with her. I think she was a mommy's girl. She didn't want to be with anybody but me.

When Harrington was reportedly diagnosed with a painful back condition in late march, she says she relied on her boyfriend at the time--Troy Love.

"I was pretty much bed-ridden so he was really hands on with the kids," Harrington said.

Whil Harrington reportedly recovered, she became concerned about Bre'Elle's health. She noticed the girl had blood shot eyes, her hair fell out, that there were bruises on her ears and that she had a sore throat.

"I didn't know what was happening to my baby," Harrington said.

That following weekend Harrington reportedly took her daughter to the hospital. She says the doctor told her Bre'Elle had an ear infection and gave her medication.

Harrington reportedly testified that a couple of days later she had put her children down for a nap and she and Love got into an argument. It wasn't long after that when Harrington said Love woke her up from a nap on the couch.

"I rememeber somebody kicking the couch saying 'Robin wake up. Bree's  not breething, Brees not breathing," Harrington said.

Bre'Elle was reportedly transferred to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. When Harrington got down there she says doctors told her Bre'Elle had shaken baby syndrome.

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In Colorado, Man arrested in infant's death: Injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome | Shaken Baby Syndrome

A 23-year-old Pueblo man was reportedly arrested Monday night on a warrant for first-degree murder for the death of a 2-month-old girl.

Bill Anthony Martinez was reportedly arrested in Colorado Springs, according to Charlene Graham, chief of law enforcement for the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.

The baby has reportedly been hospitalized at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs since Saturday when she was found not breathing in Pueblo West.

The child was reportedly taken off life support Monday and an autopsy is scheduled for today, according to Pueblo County Coroner James Kramer.

Graham reportedly said the baby had injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome, including bruising and a head injury.

“We were able to determine through the investigation that he was the one taking care of the child at the time this occurred,” Graham said, adding the investigation is ongoing.

Martinez is not the baby’s father and had only reportedly been dating the victim’s 33-year-old mother for a short time.

“From what I understand, they’ve only been boyfriend-girlfriend for about 2 1⁄2 weeks,” Graham said.

Deputies were reportedly sent to the family home, located in the 700 block of South Joe Martinez Court, on a report of a child not breathing.

“A neighbor was performing CPR on the baby when we arrived,” Graham said, adding that a family member called deputies.

Martinez was reportedly at the home with his girlfriend, the baby and two older siblings, who Graham said have been placed in custody of the Department of Social Services.

Martinez will reportedly be transported to Pueblo County jail tonight, where he’ll be held without bond. Martinez has a lengthy criminal history but nothing of a violent nature.

He’s reportedly been arrested before on property crimes and for fraud, the sheriff’s office said.

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In Massachusetts, Man arrested on allegations of child abuse | Shaken Baby Syndrome

A man was reportedly arrested on Friday (Oct. 5) in connection to allegations he abused his infant and may have shaken her.  Following an investigation into the allegations, Michael Diehl, 30, was charged with child abuse causing substantial bodily harm.

Officers from the Winnemucca Police Department responded to the baby’s home after a report to the Humboldt County Dispatch that the baby had been crying for more than two hours. The report also included information the baby may have been shaken.

At the residence officers met with the mother and father of the baby. The mother indicated she was notified by a friend something might be wrong with the baby, so she came home to check on her.

During the investigation, Diehl jumped from a second story window, onto a car below, and fled the scene.

The baby was taken to Humboldt General Hospital for an evaluation.

Diehl was subsequently apprehended, arrested and charged with child abuse with substantial bodily harm, causing in excess of $2,000 in damages to a vehicle, resisting/delaying a peace officer, and disorderly conduct.

Bail was set at $127,000.

The investigation is ongoing.

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In Kansas, Emporia steps up | Shaken Baby Syndrome

What a wonderful outpouring of advocacy in their community!

Kansas Children’s Service League asked for folks to knit, crochet or loom purple caps or hats to help promote the awareness of the Period of Purple Crying and Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention.

The Emporia Community stepped up and provided 851 purple caps, more than 12 percent of the state wide goal of 7,500 caps or hats. This is just amazing! Your efforts and talents are greatly appreciated and we look forward to doing this again next year.

I want to especially thank the Emporia Public Library for their promotion of the event including the “Knit In” collecting just over 100 caps, Betty Pierson who donated 100 caps and Sharon Patterson who has again gone above and beyond, donating 500 caps. Thank you also to Katharine Commerford for 62 caps, Paula Roper for 24 caps, and many others who donated anywhere from 1 to 20 caps that were beautifully handcrafted just for our program. The creativity and love that was poured into each cap is just amazing and awe inspiring.

Thank you to everyone that participated and donated to our outreach efforts. A purple hat/cap along with a DVD on the Period of Purple Crying will be distributed to each baby born in Kansas through the months of November and December in an effort to educate parents on the issues of infant crying and the prevention methods for Shaken Baby Syndrome, also known as Abusive Head Trauma. Again, thank you so much for your support.

Bev Long, Program Development Manager

Kansas Children’s Service League, Emporia

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Meet a jewel named Jules | October Family Spotlight

As many of you know, we hold the families, and our heroes whom have endured the tragic path of Shaken Baby Syndrome very near and dear to our heart.  We are truly amazed at the support that is continually given to these families, and this month, for our October Family Spotlight we bring to you a beautiful jewel, we like to call Jules.

Juliana D. (Jules) Thaxton was born a beautiful, beaming, healthy baby girl to her mother Jolene September 30, 2008.  Little did they know their lives would forever change January 29, 2010, the last day known of injury to precious Jules by an individual we will with hold information concerning as justice is currently pending for this beautiful family.

A hero to many, Jules can bring a smile to your face unlike any other.  We have been so lucky to have met with Jules' mother and grandmother on various occasions, however her grandmother, Suzanne  attended the  2010 and 2011 Shaken Baby Syndrome Candlelight Vigil held by the Shaken Baby Syndrome Support Network.

Our Family Spotlights are so very important to us, each and every single one we share with you, and this month, we were able to catch up with Suzanne, and catch up on a very heartfelt subject.  How their life is today, and how they are coping.

The most influential thing that has been learned by this family  through this journey is that things are not always as they appear. From the betrayal of finding out the someone you trusted abused your child, to discovering the friends who rally by your side and the friends who flee your side, to learning what caring for a special needs child is all about, you realize that you cannot always judge a book by its cover. This family has learned a lot about patience, compassion, and working through disappointment. They have also learned that there really are some things that matter in life, and some things that do not matter AT ALL. Every priority changes after a tragedy of this magnitude. Today, their family isn’t worried about having the nicest things, living in the best neighborhood, or creating an environment of perfection. In fact, their daily routine of medications, therapies, seizures, and tube feeds make their home anything but normal. Their home environment will never again be ordinary, but there is plenty of love in their home. They would trade ordinary for love any day. Miss Julsie is the center of their lives, and, if you let her in and get to know her, you cannot help but be impacted by her love and strength.

You can never prepare for the trials and tribulations that come with caring for a special needs child. Each day is a struggle to balance remembering Juliana for the little girl she was born to be, and accepting her for who she is today. Juliana is as perfect as she was the day she was born, but she wasn’t supposed to have to live her life in a broken body. Her abuser stole so much from her innocent life. In many ways, your heart cannot help but break every time you look at Jules. However, Juliana is also the one person who brings healing power to their family. Juliana lives life as though no one has ever harmed her. She is happy, sweet, and positive. When you watch Juliana overcome her daily struggles with such happiness and joy, you have to have the same attitude. She inspires their family to “deal” with the cards they have been dealt. If Juliana can do this with a smile on her face, we all certainly can.

There is one big dream set out for Jules by her family. The things that are simple to most parents become huge dreams for families with children like Jules. They dream of Juliana being able to see the world around her; to be able to recognize colors, scenery and faces; of being able to take just one step; to be able to enjoy a meal that is not fed to her through a g-tube; to be able to say the word “kitty” again. These are huge dreams for their family.

With so many changes, so quickly, they, as a family have bonded together on this journey. A lot of occupational, physical, and speech therapy! Suzanne spends 100% of her day caring for Juliana. Jules cannot hold her head up on her own, she cannot eat, and she is blind. She requires 24 hour a day medical care. There is also a lot of advocacy work that is being done to educate other parents about the potential results of child abuse.

From the bottom of our hearts, we Thank You for sharing your story, not only with us, but with everyone who continues to support our website, our blog, and our firm to ensure the education and awareness of even what some know as simple day to day life instances, are not that for others.

Thank you from all of us at the Keane Law Firm!

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In California, Capay Rotary donates 'Shaken Baby' simulator to Cache Creek High health class | Shaken Baby Syndrome

According to a report published online, the members of the Rotary Club of Capay Valley acknowledge October as Domestic Violence Awareness month by donating a "Shaken Baby Simulator Doll" to the health class at Cache Creek High School in Yolo.

With these simulators parents and future parents can easily see how an infant can be harmed by shaking. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a type of inflicted traumatic brain injury that happens when a baby is violently shaken. The Rotary Clubs within District 5160 have made Child Abuse Prevention a priority. Aware parents are careful parents.

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In Oklahoma, Bixby Police: Shaken baby cases increase | Shaken Baby Syndrome

The Bixby Police Department is reportedly seeing an increase in shaken baby cases.

Police tell FOX23, the numbers have reportedly nearly doubled this year.

Bixby Police Officer Rene Torres has reportedly responded to multiple calls involving shaken babies this year.

"We're seeing more than we might like," the officer told FOX23.

Torres would like to see none, but that's not the case. He's responded to at least two last year. It doubled this year. The last case, the infant was severely injured.

"A little bit of you gets left behind,” Torres told FOX23. “You remember the case you work. Some are more damaging than others."

Studies show Shaken Baby Syndrome is one of the leading causes of children's death in Oklahoma.

Matthew Eber, with Parent Child Center in Tulsa, says there are multiple reasons why the that abuse happens.

"It could be drugs or alcohol,” He told FOX23. “But a catalyst can always be someone who's tired. It's the middle of the night and your baby's been crying day after day after day. You just haven't slept and you just snap."

It's happened across the nation. 300 deaths involving a shaken baby were recorded this year. The center offers classes to help prevent those deaths.

Eber says it happens when you least expect it.

"It's the middle of the night someone's working three jobs,” said Eber. “The person says, "Oh, I'd never do that." Maybe they snap."

Eber and Torres want people to know there are options for help.

The Parent Child Center of Tulsa visits 1,500 families with newborns a month at local hospitals.

If you'd like to speak to them with about healthy ways to soothe your infant call
918-599-7999 or you can visit their web site for tips at 3seconds.org.

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In New Jersey, Prevent Child Abuse NJ Launches Program To Help New Parents Cope With Crying Babies | Shaken Baby Syndrome

Having a newborn, one of life’s happiest moments, can also mean a lot of stress for parents. But, a new program from Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey hopes to make the transition into parenthood a little easier.

On Oct. 15, Saint Barnabas Medical Center will be the first hospital in New Jersey to expand its efforts with child abuse prevention, by teaching all parents who deliver there about the Period of PURPLE crying. The program aims to eliminate shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma in infants, by teaching parents about the properties of crying, how to safely cope with the frustrations often associated with increased crying, and how to share the information with anyone who will care for their babies.

Parents at Saint Barnabas Medical Center will receive training from a nurse about how to deal with their baby’s crying and a DVD with tips on how to keep both themselves and their babies calm. Each family will be able to take home a DVD and color brochure to share this information with other caregivers.

Following Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center will be providing this to all families in their Maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care Units beginning Nov. 1. PCANJ hopes this project will spread to all of New Jersey’s birthing hospitals in the coming years.

The nationally recognized Period of PURPLE crying is the newest research-based initiative brought to the Garden State by Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey. New Jersey has an estimated 9,000 substantiated cases of child abuse and neglect cases in 2010 and approximately 15% of these were physical abuse. According from data from the Administration of Children and Families Children’s Bureau, of these 2010 cases, 21% were children ages 1 and under. PCANJ is excited to partner with Saint Barnabas on this initiative which will reach approximately 6,000 babies annually because any number more than zero is too many.


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In Washington, Kelso baby dies of 'shaken baby' injuries | Shaken Baby Syndrome

A Kelso, Wash., man has reportedly been arrested for investigation of murder in the death of a 1-month-old baby.

The Cowlitz County sheriff's office reportedly says an autopsy conducted Monday by the Oregon state medical examiner's office determined the death was a homicide and the child, James Childers, died of a closed head injury. The sheriff's office says help was called Friday to the home where 20-year-old Christopher Everette lives with the baby's mother. The boy had stopped breathing. He was airlifted to Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland where he died Sunday.

Bail for Everette was reportedly set last Monday at $1 million.

Doctors reportedly told sheriff's detectives the baby had brain bruising, broken ribs, a broken arm and abdominal injuries. They said the injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome.

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In New York, Queens couple accused of shaking their baby to death want trial, reject plea deal | Shaken Baby Syndrome

A Queens couple reportedly accused of shaking their infant daughter to death rejected a plea bargain this morning, saying though their lawyer that they "look forward" to going to trial.

Hang Bin Li and Ying Li were reportedly arrested months after their daughter, Annie, died in October 2007 from brain damage which doctors say were sustained from Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Hang Bin Li, 23, reportedly faces life in prison if convicted at trial on murder charges and Ying Li is looking at up to 25 years if convicted for manslaughter.

"You want to proceed with a trial and reject the offer?" Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter asked Hang Bin Li.

"Yes," he sad through a Mandarin interpreter.

If baby Annie's father reportedly accepted the prosecutor’s offer then Ying Li, 22, would have been offered a plea deal as well.

"We look forward to going to trial," said Ying Li's attorney Murray Singer, who along with attorney Cedric Ashley intend to prove that the two-month old suffered from osteoporosis imperfecta, a condition that can cause weak bones.

Jury selection reportedly begins October 15.

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North Carolina, NC Court of Appeals reverses ruling that freed Durham man from prison | Shaken Baby Syndrome

The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday reportedly reversed a ruling that dismissed the case against Derrick Michael Allen, a Durham man who spent 12 years in prison for the murder and sexual assault of a toddler.

The appeals court reportedly concluded that Durham County Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson erred when he threw out Allen’s case in 2010. Hudson had agreed with the defense's contention that the State Bureau of Investigation violated Allen’s rights by not sharing everything it found in blood tests.

But in his opinion, Appeals Court Judge Sam Ervin IV reportedly sided with prosecutors, who said the trial court made certain findings of fact without adequate evidence and was wrong to conclude Allen's constitutional rights were violated.

Allen's case was reportedly among 200 cases that an outside audit said were mishandled by the SBI. The audit revealed agents failed to report correct blood evidence in the cases.

In his opinion Monday, Ervin reportedly emphasized that his decision should not be mistaken for an approval of how the state gathered its evidence.

"On the contrary, we share the trial court's displeasure with the manner in which the blood testing results were disclosed to the defendant and the manner in which aspects of the prosecution of this case have been handled," Ervin wrote. "Even so, given our inability to discern any legal basis for the sanction imposed in the trial court's order, we are obligated to reverse it."

The appeals court has reportedly remanded the case back to Durham County Superior Court.

Allen is reportedly in jail in Randolph County on unrelated charges.

Allen was reportedly charged in 1998 in the death and sexual assault of his then-girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter. According to court documents, Allen was baby-sitting the child when he called 911, telling authorities the girl was unresponsive. Emergency personnel arrived to find the toddler had no pulse and what appeared to be blood on the inside leg of her sleepsuit. 

An autopsy reportedly showed the girl died of shaken baby syndrome.

Interim District Attorney Leon Stanback reportedly said the appeals court decision is appropriate and he hopes there can now be justice for the victim.

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In Pennsylvania, Ex-Towamencin Man Gets 5 Years for Shaking 5-Month-Old Son | Shaken Baby Syndrome

Former Towamencin resident Danilo Antonio Duran, 41, will reportedly sit in state prison for two to five years for admitting to shaking and assaulting his five-month-old son in 2011.

According to Carl Hessler Jr. of North Penn Life, Duran, formerly of the 1900 block of Nashmont Court, reportedly pleaded guilty to felony aggravated assault in connection with the September 2011 incident that occurred while his son was in his care.

The guilty plea was reportedly an agreement between defense attorney Michael Nix and Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Matthew Quigg, according to the article.

Duran's trial had not yet occurred, according to the article.

Duran, reportedly now a resident of Patterson, NJ, was also ordered to complete two years' probation upon his release from prison, according to the article.

Duran reportedly admitted to violently shaking his son on the morning of Sept. 26, 2011, enough to cause serious bodily injury in a reckless manner without regard for human life, according to the article.

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In Pennsylvania, Hearing continued again in infant's death | Shaken Baby Syndrome

For the second time in a month, a preliminary hearing for a New Brighton father reportedly accused of fatally shaking his baby daughter has been continued because a mental competency evaluation hasn't been completed.

Robert Heibert, 28, of 1922 Fifth Ave. reportedly has been charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment in the July 26 death of 2-month-old Melanie Alexander.

Heibert was reportedly scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday afternoon, but defense attorney Kurt Winter requested a continuance because a mental health evaluation still had not been conducted on Heibert.

Assistant District Attorney Frank Martocci reportedly argued that is the same reason why Heibert's preliminary hearing was delayed on Aug. 17, and there should have been plenty of time in the interim to get the evaluation done.

Winter reportedly responded that the order authorizing the evaluation was not signed by Judge Richard Mancini until Sept. 12, and arrangements still are being made.

The case has reportedly been moved to 11 a.m. Oct. 23. Heibert remains in the Beaver County Jail without bond.

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