Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Dad charged with 1st-degree murder in death of 11-week-old daughter; baby died from abusive head trauma (Boise, Idaho)

Dad JEFFERY BAKER is charged with 1st-degree murder in the abusive head trauma death of his 11-week-old daughter.

http://www.fox12idaho.com/Global/story.asp?S=12724369

Boise Father Accused of Killing Daughter
Posted: Jun 28, 2010 9:09 PM CDT
Updated: Jun 29, 2010 10:45 AM CDT

Boise, Idaho -- A man accused of murdering his infant daughter will be held in jail without bond, a judge ruled Monday.

Jeffery Baker, 50, of Boise is charged with 1st-degree murder. He was in court Monday for his arraignment.

Police say Baker's 11-week-old daughter's severe injury was a result of abusive head trauma, also known as "shaken baby syndrome."

Baker's next court appearance is slated for July.