INDIANA — A babysitter in Indiana is facing serious criminal charges after police say she slapped a 7-month-old baby with the same force used on an adult, causing a brain bleed and sending the infant to the hospital for emergency treatment.
According to authorities, the alleged abuse came to light after the infant was taken for medical care, where doctors discovered injuries consistent with severe physical trauma. Investigators say the injuries could not have occurred accidentally and were the result of intentional force. The babysitter was taken into custody following a police investigation and now faces felony charges related to child abuse and battery.
What Police Say Happened To The Infant
Investigators allege the babysitter admitted to striking the infant out of frustration. According to police statements, the woman told authorities she slapped the baby “as hard as you would slap an adult,” a level of force medical professionals say is extremely dangerous for an infant.
Doctors determined the child suffered a brain bleed, a life-threatening injury that can lead to long-term neurological damage or death. The baby was immediately hospitalized for evaluation and treatment. Authorities have not released the child’s current condition but confirmed the injuries were serious and required urgent medical intervention.
Medical Findings Triggered Criminal Investigation
Police say hospital staff alerted law enforcement after identifying injuries that did not match typical childhood accidents. Medical experts reportedly concluded the baby’s injuries were consistent with violent shaking or blunt force trauma, prompting immediate concern for abuse…