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Babysitter slaps infant, causing serious injuries and brain bleed

Fort Wayne, IN An infant sustained serious injuries after a babysitter allegedly slapped and backhanded the child. Emily Duran, 27, faces charges of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury and battery to a child under 14 that resulted in serious bodily injury.

Police responded to a local hospital on December 11 after receiving a report about an injured infant. The incident is said to have occurred in the 100 block of West Superior Street earlier that day.

The parents had left their 7-month-old son with Duran shortly before 7 a.m. They reported that the child appeared well when they departed. Upon returning home around 5 p.m., the parents noticed “deep purple bruising” on the child’s face.

Duran sent a text to one of the parents claiming the boy had fallen. In a later recorded conversation, she stated the child’s injury occurred when he fell off a bench at a park.

Concerned about the injuries, the parents took their son to the hospital. Doctors later diagnosed the child with a brain bleed and determined that the injuries were the result of abuse.

Medical experts reported that the injuries could not have occurred accidentally. They stated that the extent and nature of the injuries indicated that they were inflicted.

Police located Duran later in the week for questioning. After being read her rights, she allegedly admitted to slapping the boy “as hard as you would slap an adult.”

Duran was taken to the Allen County Jail, where she posted bond. She is scheduled for a court hearing on January 12.

Mother and father arrested after possible fatal beating of daughter

Hartford City, IN A couple faces serious charges following alleged child abuse that has left their seven-year-old daughter critically injured. Jennifer Revis, 33, is charged with neglect of a dependent causing catastrophic injury, aggravated battery, and domestic battery. Ryan Revis, 28, is charged with neglect of a dependent causing catastrophic injury.

On Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to a residence on West Commercia Street for an unresponsive child. Medical personnel reported the severity of the young girl’s condition after she was transported to the hospital.

Doctors discovered numerous bruises and significant brain damage on the girl, and they expressed doubts regarding her survival. Jennifer Revis claimed her daughter had suffered a seizure following an argument but inconsistencies emerged during inquiries by law enforcement.

Further questioning of the mother revealed a pattern of abuse, contradicting her initial narrative about the seizure. She stated her anger escalated over her daughter’s alleged disrespect and admitted to striking her with a hammer.

In her statements, Jennifer Revis expressed regret for her actions and acknowledged her loss of control. Ryan Revis reportedly witnessed the injuries but did not intervene, citing a fear of losing custody of his other children.

The couple remains in custody at the Blackford County Jail, with their next court appearance scheduled for Wednesday.