This is an online friend’s son. When he was 3-weeks old, his biological father shook him. Sadly, this “man” is being released from prison this week after only serving a 6-year sentence.
So heartbreaking. We live in a small town. A couple of years ago a father shook his infant daughter while her mother was in the shower. Just 10 minutes and their lives were changed forever. He’s in prison and the little girl is much liek the little boy in the video. Thank you for making people aware of this danger.
I was telling my husband about him…he was furious! We do see stories here and there on the news and online, but I feel like this hits home more as I “know” Dee and his mom! He’s such a strong survivor.
Wow, so terribly heartbreaking. Its unfortunate that they don’t get more of a punishment, but I am glad to see that he was at least locked up for 6 years…I’ve heard of cases where it has been much less than that. Thanks for sharing Hallee!
Tyler turned 12 this year. He was two when he was beaten by his mother’s then boyfriend. His attacker was originally charged with attempted murder and was facing 20 years to life. To make a long story short, his charges were reduced to felony child abuse and he was sentenced to six years. His “good behavior” had him back on the streets in less than three years. Both Tyler and your friend’s child will serve life sentences because of their attackers. I just don’t see how our legal system can fail these children so miserably. It truly breaks my heart.
Please send my prayers and thoughts to this family for me, Hallee. The video is a wonderful and beautiful way to spread the message regarding child abuse. I hope your friend has a great support system.
So heartbreaking. We live in a small town. A couple of years ago a father shook his infant daughter while her mother was in the shower. Just 10 minutes and their lives were changed forever. He’s in prison and the little girl is much liek the little boy in the video. Thank you for making people aware of this danger.
I was telling my husband about him…he was furious! We do see stories here and there on the news and online, but I feel like this hits home more as I “know” Dee and his mom! He’s such a strong survivor.
Wow, so terribly heartbreaking. Its unfortunate that they don’t get more of a punishment, but I am glad to see that he was at least locked up for 6 years…I’ve heard of cases where it has been much less than that. Thanks for sharing Hallee!
Tyler turned 12 this year. He was two when he was beaten by his mother’s then boyfriend. His attacker was originally charged with attempted murder and was facing 20 years to life. To make a long story short, his charges were reduced to felony child abuse and he was sentenced to six years. His “good behavior” had him back on the streets in less than three years. Both Tyler and your friend’s child will serve life sentences because of their attackers. I just don’t see how our legal system can fail these children so miserably. It truly breaks my heart.
Please send my prayers and thoughts to this family for me, Hallee. The video is a wonderful and beautiful way to spread the message regarding child abuse. I hope your friend has a great support system.