Soldier charged after dropping 11-day-old son

[unhappycamper]

Soldier charged after dropping 11-day-old son
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Sep 23, 2008 7:51:37 EDT

COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 22-year-old soldier faces a child cruelty charge after police said his 11-day-old son was treated at an Army hospital for multiple fractures.

Columbus police arrested Richard Seabridge on Friday night after medical personnel summoned officers to Martin Army Hospital at Fort Benning. Detectives said Brayden Seabridge suffered fractures to his arm, leg and head.

Richard Seabridge told investigators he dropped the infant while playing a video game.

The toddler was transferred to Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta where he was listed in guarded condition.

Richard Seabridge posted a $5,000 bond Monday and was released from jail. He awaits a hearing in Superior Court.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/09/ap_toddlercrueltycharge_092308/%2e

[Midlodemocrat]

1. Wow. I would like to think it was an accident.

That poor baby.

[Dogtown]

3. Unlikely

I can't picture any short fall that would impact arm/leg/head sufficiently to cause fractures to each limb.

Babies' bones are pretty elastic and a drop from lap or even chest height won't result in multiple fractures.

I believe this child was beaten.

[ingac70]

2. Multiple fractures...

on a soft boned newborn? That baby WAS NOT dropped.