Roosevelt Bradley II faces child-abuse charges after death of 8-month-old son

[MsMisunderstood]

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An Orange County man is in jail and facing charges in connection with the death of his 8-month-old son, deputies said today.

Staffers at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children notified the Orange County Sheriff's Office on Friday evening about the death of infant Roosevelt Bradley III, who had been transported to the hospital in the afternoon from his father's apartment by an emergency vehicle.

Investigators say the boy's death is suspicious, but they have not revealed any information about the manner of death. They interviewed both parents at the hospital, then arrested Roosevelt Bradley II, 28, on a count of aggravated child abuse.

Elizabeth Bradley does not live with the elder Bradley but had dropped her son and his twin sister off at about noon Thursday to spend time with their father. On Friday, Bradley called the mother and then emergency rescue services when the child seemed to have medical issues, according to deputies.

Bradley is in the Orange County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing.

Source (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-bk-baby-death-abuse-arrest-080809,0,2238740.story)

[Dakota Valkyrie]

http://i35.tinypic.com/8y7wxk.jpgDuring a nearly 45-minute hearing that included testimony from a homicide detective -- who started to choke up on the stand when describing the baby's injuries -- a state prosecutor successfully argued why Roosevelt Bradley should stay locked up.
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Bradley's infant son, Roosevelt Bradley III, was rushed to the hospital from his father's apartment Aug. 7. The baby was not breathing and died at the hospital.

During today's hearing, Orange County sheriff's homicide Detective Dorothy Rivera explained that a doctor described the infant's skull as "mooshy." The baby had retinal bleeding, and medical experts believed the injuries were "non-accidental."

The medical examiner ruled out that the injuries could have been caused by a fall, and said that the type of skull injuries would have led to an immediate coma and death, Rivera said.

The medical examiner also described the baby's injuries as "fresh," and Rivera said she does not believe it's a "shaken baby" case.

Rivera also testified that the baby's mother, who was staying at a domestic violence shelter, dropped Roosevelt Bradley III and his twin sister off with their father the day before he died.

After the baby died, Rivera said, the adult Bradley showed no reaction.

Bradley changed his story about what happened to the baby several times, Rivera said, and because of that she never got a clear time line of that day.

She said Bradley once said he thought the baby's twin sister hit him over the head with an object, but the detective said that wouldn't be possible because the baby girl wasn't even strong enough to pull herself up.

Prosecutor Robin Wilkinson said an autopsy concluded the death was not accidental. She cited a list of head injuries, including a skull fracture, contusions and hemmorage.

Wilkinson said Bradley, though he changed his story several times, put himself alone with the baby at the time.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-bk-father-accused-killing-son-seek-bond-101209,0,1238420.story

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[Bay]

Sure, blame it on the twin.