Man accused of fracturing toddler’s skull, causing brain bleed appears in court

A 16-month-old child is fighting for their life after doctors discovered a skull fracture, brain bleed, and bruises.

As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, this investigation unfolded quickly early Wednesday morning, after a toddler arrived at Dayton Children’s Hospital with serious injuries.

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Police were called to the hospital and took a 30-year-old Chad Merrill into custody about six hours later.

He’s accused of child endangerment, but police believe he abused the 16-month-old child…

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