Our Child Injury Blog

In Colorado, Alex Midyette is found guilty of criminal negligent child abuse for the death of his infant son, Jason Midyette. Molly Midyette, the deceased infant’s mother, is serving a 16 year prison term.

In San Francisco, two sexual assaults in three days on one student at school lead family of victim to file a lawsuit.

In North Carolina, Jeremiah Ray Swafford has died. His mother, Kathy Lynn Swafford, and his step father, Dwight Stacy Justice, face felony murder and felony intentional child abuse charges.

In Michigan, two year-old Isaiah Martin has died. His mother, Tasha Martin, and her friend, Joseph Taylor, face first-degree murder and child abuse charges for Isaiah’s death.

In Arizona, attorneys for the murder trial of Christopher Payne began selecting jurors today. Two years ago, Ariana Payne’s body was found. Tyler Payne’s body has not been found, but he is known to be deceased.

In North Carolina, Kathy Lynn Swafford and Dwight Stacy Justice face felony child abuse and felony murder charges for the death of a two year-old child.

In Nebraska, Lauree Turpen was sentenced to prison for child abuse involving Keagan Boge.

Juan Jose Cabrera is being held for child abuse related-charges for the severe injuries sustained by his baby daughter while in his care. Her injuries were consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome.

In Texas, according to police Thomas Joel Villa died from abusive head trauma.

In Indiana, Abigail Johnson died from a head injury. Coroner rules her death a homicide.