West Memphis father arrested for abuse of 5-week-old that ultimately led to their death

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (KATV) — According to our content partners K8 News, a West Memphis man has been arrested after he admitted to abusing a five-week-old infant multiple times. As a result of this abuse, the child tragically died.

Lieutenant Mark Harmon reports that Newport Police began investigating the possibility of child abuse on August 26.

“Detectives learned that a five-week-old infant had been flown to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock for advanced medical care,” Harmon said…

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