Dad is identified as STEVE HAWES, JR.
http://www.wmbb.com/story/21880573/jackson-county-man-held-on-child-abuse-charges
Jackson County Man Held on Child Abuse Charges
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 11:22 AM EDT
Updated: Apr 04, 2013 11:22 AM EDT
By Ken McVay
On 03/08/13 investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office began investigating a physical child abuse case. The investigation revealed the child had been abused by his father, Steve Hawes, Jr.
On 03/12/13 a medical examination was conducted on the child at Dr. Goff's Office, which confirmed recent physical abuse had occurred.
On 04/01/13 an arrest warrant was obtained for Steve Hawes Jr., and on 04/01/13 Hawes was taken into custody without incident for one count of aggravated child abuse.