Dad charged with critically injuring 1-year-old daughter (Springfield, Missouri)

UPDATE: The baby has now died. Rest In Peace, little Vanessa.

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100212/BREAKING01/100212016/1-year-old-girl-dies-of-injuries--charges-against-father-to-be-upgraded

1-year-old girl dies of injuries; charges against father to be upgraded
News-Leader staff • February 12, 2010

The 1-year-old girl critically injured on Wednesday after her father allegedly abused her died late this morning at Cox South hospital.Vaniessa Baylor was rushed to Cox South Wednesday night after police got a call that the girl had fallen off a couch.

According to the police incident report, the girl’s eyes were open but she was not responding when police arrived at 920 E. Adams St. in Springfield.

Dad KYLE BAYLOR has been charged with child abuse in connection with his 1-year-old daughter's critical injuries. Mom wasn't at home during the time of the "incident."

http://www.ky3.com/news/local/84231692.html

Man is charged with abusing toddler daughter in Springfield MO
by KY3 News
Published: Feb 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM CST

Story Updated: Feb 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM CST

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- City police believe a man critically injured his 1-year-old daughter at their home on Wednesday. Kyle Baylor, 24, of Springfield is charged with child abuse.

Police went to 920 E. Adams St. shortly after noon Wednesday after an emergency call about a child who had fallen off a couch. Police and medical responders found the child unresponsive. She's now in a hospital in critical condition.

During the early stages of the preliminary investigation, police became suspicious of the father’s statements. They believe the child's injuries are inconsistent with falling off a couch.

The child’s mother was not at the home at the time the injuries were received. One other young child was in the home at the time but is unharmed.

A judge set Baylor's bond at $250,000.