Albert J. Midence

Albert J. Midence (July 8, 2008 – March 18, 2009) was an 8-month-old baby who suffered a fatal blow to his head while in the care of his father, Elmer J. Midence-Merlo, in their basement apartment at 7427 Bath Street in Springfield on March 16, 2009. [1]

The elder Midence claimed he had slipped and fallen in the shower with the baby, but had not dropped him, although the shower was found to be completely dry at the time. The baby died 2 days later of injuries that seemed consistent with having been violently shaken.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Jackman, Tom. "Father Charged With Killing Baby." The Washington Post. The Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2009. Web. 31 May 2011.
  2. ↑ Jackman, Tom. "Jurors Acquit Virginia Dad in Shaken Baby Syndrome Case." The Washington Post. The Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2010. Web. 31 May 2011.