Baby Found Unresponsive at Daycare in Oklahoma - Shaken Baby Syndrome

Raven Koch, 1, of Davis Oklahoma, was reportedly found unresponsive on May 3, 2011 while in the care of the babysitter.  Raven was transferred to OU Medical Center to undergo surgery to treat an acute subdural hematoma, but sadly, the precious baby died May 4th, 2011.  


This is such a sad case, as all cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome are, knowing the horrific act is 100% preventable.  


Beautiful Raven is reportedly survived by her mother, Taryn Koch of the home, and her father, Derrick Bennett of Arkansas.  


A little girl whom loved to smile and dance, brought tons of smiles and joy to her dear family.


Ravens reported injuries include the subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages and a soft tissue hemorrhage in her beautiful little eyes.

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Unlicensed Daycare Provider Indicted After Infant Girl Suffers Serious Head Injuries From Shaken Baby Syndrome

An Illinois woman who kept children in an unlicensed daycare facility at her home has been indicted in the shaken baby syndrome case of a child who was under her care, according to the Quad-City Times.  The state Attorney General's Office announced today that 38-year-old Karyn McCallister was indicted for shaking the four-month-old baby, which resulted in significant head injuries for the infant girl.  The child was reportedly in McCallister's care multiple times before the February 24th incident this year in which the daycare provider allegedly shook the girl due to the infant's crying.  As a result of the shaking, the baby suffered serious head trauma and multiple subdural hematomas (a traumatic brain injury in which blood gathers in part of the brain).  In this case of abusive head trauma, McCallister has been charged with one count of reckless conduct (which could send her to prison for 1 to 3 years) and one count of aggravated battery of a child (which could result in 6 to 30 years in prison).

As a father of two and an attorney for daycare injuries and shaken baby syndrome, Chris Keane expresses his deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this baby girl, and he hopes for her full and fast recovery.  For more information on shaken baby syndrome, daycare injuries, and how you can receive free help during your time of need, contact Chris Keane of the Keane Law Firm.

You may contact Chris Keane online or call 1-888-592-KIDS (1-888-592-5437).