Illinois – In a shocking incident in Illinois, a 2-month-old girl is recovering from multiple serious injuries, including three brain bleeds and a fractured upper arm, after her 24-year-old father, G. King, abused her while she was in his custody.
King, the child’s father, has been charged with felony aggravated battery and is being held in custody after a judge granted the state’s request for his detention until trial.
The disturbing case came to light on June 3 when a caseworker from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) arrived at the police station to report suspected child abuse.
Earlier that day, the caseworker went to the hospital where the injured baby was being treated and spoke with his mother.
According to authorities, the mother told the caseworker that she had been with her baby on May 31 and June 1, and that the infant appeared to be healthy and uninjured. Everything changed on June 2, when she left her daughter in King’s care while she went to work.
That same afternoon, King called the mother to say the baby was crying uncontrollably and wouldn’t stop. When the mother returned home later that evening, she discovered the infant screaming in a way she had not heard before.
Concerned, she undressed the baby and found visible bruises while changing her diaper. She rushed her child to the hospital after becoming concerned about her health. Doctors discovered devastating injuries, including three distinct brain bleeds, a fractured upper arm near the shoulder, and numerous marks on the baby’s body.
The severity and nature of the injuries immediately raised red flags, and doctors determined that the wounds were not consistent with any type of accident. The treating physician noted that the injuries followed a pattern, indicating non-accidental trauma and child abuse.
Authorities quickly launched an investigation, and King was brought in for questioning. During a police interview, he admitted that while watching his daughter, he became “overstimulated and overwhelmed.” He claimed the baby may have fallen, and he remembered grabbing her arm.
He also admitted that she may have hit something and that he may have “handled her too roughly,” though he claimed he did not remember everything that happened. On Friday, June 7, King was arrested and charged with aggravated battery of a child, a serious felony offense.
Associate Judge M. Gilles granted the state’s detention petition on Tuesday, so King will remain in custody without bond until his court proceedings begin.
The police department is handling the investigation and has requested public assistance. Anyone who has additional information about the incident is encouraged to come forward.
While the infant’s current condition has not been fully disclosed, hospital personnel continue to monitor her recovery from the traumatic injuries.
Authorities have not announced any additional charges, but they have stated that the investigation is ongoing and that further developments may occur as evidence emerges.
The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many people heartbroken by the apparent violence inflicted on such a young and vulnerable child.
Prosecutors and child welfare officials have vowed to pursue justice for the infant. This incident emphasizes the devastating effects of untreated stress and the importance of safe, supportive resources for new parents.
