Three-month-old infant dies from suspected abuse by dad (Hemet, California)

It is now expected that charges against dad JASON MOORE will be upgraded to murder. The 3-month-old baby girl died from abusive brain trauma.

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Police: Three month-old Hemet infant dies from suspected abuse from father
The child, who has not been identified, died Thursday at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
By Jose Arballo Jr., SWRNN
Thursday, August 5, 2010

A 3-month-old Hemet infant suspected of being the victim of child abuse at the hands of her father has died from her injuries, said Sgt. Dean Spivacke.

The child, who has not been identified, died Thursday at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Spivacke said investigators will be asking that prosecutors upgrade charges to murder against her father, 31-year-old Jason Moore.

Spivacke said the girl’s family allowed her organs to be donated and her body was transported to the Riverside County coroner’s office, where an autopsy was done. The results of the autopsy will not be released at this time, Spivacke said.

About 6 p.m. on July 27, deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s station responded to Hemet Valley Hospital regarding a suspected child abuse. Upon arrival, deputies located a 3-month-old female in the emergency room suffering from a brain injury. The investigation revealed the injuries were the result of child abuse.

The baby was flown to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment.

A Hemet resident, Moore was arrested and is being held at the Southwest Detention Center.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Waters at the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit at 760-393-3500 or Investigator Judge at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at 951-791-3400.

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