In Santa Maria, a baby is dead from child abuse and shaken baby syndrome and a 16 year-old male is in jail.

In Santa Maria, a 16 year-old runaway is being held in jail for the death of a 9-month0ld infant. News stories report that the un-identified male will be held in jail while the investigation in to the death of the infant is conducted. He faces murder charges related to the mortal injuries sustained by the baby. He is also identified as a runaway and a suspect in a robbery out of Ventura. He may be charged as an adult. The deceased baby had a fractured skull with massive head injuries and was taken off of life support because of the severity of his injuries. Allegedly, the baby was shaken to death and dropped to the floor intentionally.  

Infants and small children are at risk for child abuse in the presence of immature individuals with poor impulse control and criminal records. Make sure you know the background of the person that is left alone with your children. There is a high mortality rate associated with shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.  

A baby has been a victim of child abuse and has died. The Keane Law Firm represents children that have been catastrophically injured from child abuse. Please call us, the child abuse law firm for a timely case evaluation at 888-592-KIDS or 415-398-2777.  You may visit our website at www.keanelaw.com – we will determine the facts of the case and file a claim to hold those responsible to pay for the damages. In a child abuse lawsuit, we will recover for pain, suffering, disability, disfigurement, medical bills, hospital bills, home health care costs, rehabilitation costs, nursing care, transportation costs, future lost income and wages, etc…