Posted on 06/02/2005 7:15:50 AM PDT by Puppage
TAMPA, Fla. -- In an attack that's rattled even veteran detectives, police in Florida said a 7-year-old boy has confessed to beating his baby sister to death.
Investigators said the boy was jealous of the attention the infant was getting and upset by her crying. They said the boy beat the baby with his fists, feet and a two-by-four.
The attack occurred in Tampa, while the boy was visiting his father.
Police said the father and his girlfriend were outside with neighbors when the boy came out and told them the baby was "bleeding." They said the seven-month-old had a bloody nose, and wasn't breathing. The parents rushed the baby to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
A spokesman said detectives noted they'd never seen someone so young "show so much violence and so little remorse."
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I agree with you. This kid is damaged goods and has been for awhile now. I've heard some scary things come out of a kid's mouth at 6 years old--full of rage, hate, and defiance--when my oldest son was attending public school. You hate to write a child off, but some seem beyond repair. I'm also like you, I don't know what you do about it.
Oh I'm sure a 7 yr old would understand that beating would cause injury and pain, but this kid is not right in the head. He MAY not have understood that beating someone would cause death...that's all I'm saying. We just don't know.
The attack occurred in Tampa, while the boy was visiting his father. Police said the father and his girlfriend were outside with neighbors... -snip- Investigators said the boy was jealous of the attention the infant was getting and upset by her crying.
This explains a bit. The father should never have left the boy alone with the baby and the father and his gf should have anticipated that the boy, coming to spend time with dad from far away, might need some time to get used to the infant and some special attention from dad whom he lives away from. Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and it doesn't excuse the boy's anger and violent behavior.
A spokesman said detectives noted they'd never seen someone so young "show so much violence and so little remorse."
7 yr olds do understand right and wrong, but are not yet able to grasp fully the permanence of death. Such a tragedy. Prayers sent.
Shame on you. There is little grace in alot of FReepers.
I really, REALLY have issues what what parents let into their kids lives. Their brains are forming, their trust, their view of life...who they will be is in the making. We are creating OUR future, and whatever monsters we unleash will be those looking down at us when we are old and helpless.
I'm continually enraged at how kids are treated, and why they are even born....either as 'someone to take care of me in my old age', or a fashion statement or something to have because everyone else has one.
One of the people I respect the most in the world had her tubes tied because she knew that she would be a terrible mother. I wish more people would be that honest with themselves.
If a seven year old is doing this to a baby, it's time to examine why.
Sometimes it's a sign of severe child abuse early in his life.
Sometimes it's a sign of horrendous parenting.
Sometimes it's a sign of autism.
It might be a result of pre-natal cocaine exposure, which is a type of chemically induced birth defect.
From this news story we don't know any of the pertinants.
News is news, we can't control it.
You can't understand why the stories are posted, or why the events occur? Why are any stories posted within?
If different stories with the same theme, if you will, are happening more often...why not present it? What is wrong with that? Why shouldn't the world at large be made aware?
Rather than have me defend my posting of a news item , why not tell me why you think it should NOT be posted?
You don't know that. For all we know they may have had company and of them could have gone outside to say goodbye and the other may have decided to check the mail. It's just as feasible as your suggestion and isn't nefarious.
When one of the parents go to work are you saying that the other parent has to stay in the same room as the baby when it is napping? They would never get anything done. They wouldn't even be able to go to the bathroom.
You hit the nail on the head. A 7 year old simply doesn't fully understand the concept of permanence.
I do agree with you. I can trust even my dog, but only after months of watching and judging how they act and feel about babies & those who are weak and need protection. (She actually bit my father-in-law who was 'sneaking' up on the baby while trying to play)
I just like the default setting of NEVER for safety. Of course you can relax that once your better judgment tells you it's ok - friends/relatives whom you trust with the life of your child. What's at stake is so precious, that when there's even the slightest sliver of doubt, I'm not leaving the baby with anyone/thing.
That was the case with the 4 y/o!
There was a thread discussing the merits of posting stories of kids being killed and/or abused. As the thread devolved, some began to put forth the idea that the poster's somehow "get off" on stories such as these.
I don't know why you were questioned on this story. It's not an accidental death and points to the failings of society and family and the leftist push that initiated those failings.
You have this story confused with a different child murder story.
Thanks - cheers!
A stable, loving, two-parent home is the best environment to raise a child. I see comments about where it didn't work for some but in all truth it sounds like those people didn't make the best judgement in picking a spouse or a father for their children.
I understand we all make mistakes but please don't try to act like a stable, loving, two-parent (original parents) is not best for a child.
"Execute a 7 year old. If this country ever gets to that point...I'm checking out."
Listen to yourself instead. A 7-year-old boy VIOLENTLY MURDERED his infant sister! He punched her in the face, then stomped on her face, then took a 2x4 to her head because punching and kicking wasn't working well enough. And I'm the on who should be ashamed of suggesting that this kid should be put to death! I don't care how old the person is. Murder is Murder. And this happens to be one of the more disgusting and barbaric I have ever heard of. Are we supposed to look the other way because this kid happens to be 7 years old!? Yeah...right. Tell that to the poor infant who got her face bashed in by the evil little bastard. If the kid is capable of committing such a horrendous and disgusting act, then he should also be worthy of paying the ultimate price for it.
I agree with you. Under normal circumstances, a 7-year-old is not going to beat *anyone* with a 2x4. (Where'd he get the 2x4, anyway?)
I've had concerns about my children accidentally hurting a younger sibling ("Elen's a horse!" said Tom, bouncing on her stomach. She was 3 months old and he was 20 months, and I'd gone to the bathroom. Elen threw up all over me, and I was much more careful after that.)
However, I have never had a child deliberately attempt to injure a baby or toddler.
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