Stephanie M. Barton and her baby daddy to be charged with child abuse

**Unamused Cat** · November 1st, 2008, 03:49 AM

Mother MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/stphaniebarton41

MySpace 2: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=421812134

MySpace 3: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=98533113

PEORIA —A 17-year-old South Peoria woman was ordered held on $150,000 bond for allegedly allowing her 5-month-old son's leg and rib to be broken.

Stephanie M. Barton appeared in Peoria County Circuit Court on charges of aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery. The alleged injuries to the child could have merited a more serious charge of aggravated battery to a child, which carries a mandatory prison sentence, but state law says a person has to be at least 18 to be charged with that offense.

Barton, of 3015 W. Trewyn Ave., and the boy's father, who is 15, are accused of hurting the child sometime between May, when the boy was born, and this week, said Assistant State's Attorney David Kenny.

The prosecutor said authorities learned of the injuries when the baby was brought to Methodist Medical Center, initially for a complaint of the baby being fussy and crying. When it was apparent that police were going to be called, the father allegedly tried to remove the child from the hospital.

When questioned by the police, both Barton and the father allegedly admitted they had gotten frustrated with the child but were unable to pinpoint a day or time when the alleged injuries could have occurred. Both admitted to squeezing the child, the prosecutor said in open court, but again, couldn't determine when the injuries occurred.

The boy remains at the hospital, where he is undergoing more tests to determine if there are more injuries.

The father was arrested, but what charges he could face or whether he was being held in the county's juvenile detention center wasn't known.

http://www.pjstar.com/news/x47339266...-sons-injuries

**DamagedGoods** · November 1st, 2008, 04:11 AM

oh how i despise the phrase "baby daddy"... almost as much as i hate these two...

**Count Dragula** · November 1st, 2008, 06:06 AM

Charming photo, I take it incest is considered socially acceptable in South Peoria?

**Peeperann** · November 1st, 2008, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Count Dragula

Charming photo, I take it incest is considered socially acceptable in South Peoria?

That's the first thing that popped into my head when I looked at the pic.

Poor baby, I hope they never get him back........

**Eagles Mom** · November 1st, 2008, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Count Dragula

Charming photo, I take it incest is considered socially acceptable in South Peoria?

I definately would have bet they were brother and sister from the photo.

**Nell** · November 1st, 2008, 12:56 PM

I cannott believe they are 15 and 17! I look younger and I am 31! And I really think it is super tacky to wear any ole t-shirt to get your photo taken. He should have worn a truckers hat to make the ensemble complete!

**crickett** · November 1st, 2008, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Eagles Mom

I definately would have bet they were brother and sister from the photo.

Ditto...
Yeah...stupid....we don't let you take the kid from the hospital just because you don't want to explain to the police why you abused a baby, broke it's tiny bones....you big assed corn fed sister fucking inbred retarded piece of shit...

**Silvahalo** · November 2nd, 2008, 01:26 AM

I'm very relieved that this poor baby was taken from him before they showed up with a dead baby. I can't believe they came in with the baby initially because he was crying and fussing...yeah, well it helps to NOT beat your baby, works wonders!

The POS's don't even have a decent picture of their baby....no surprise there really.

Get well little one.

**tonilj80** · November 2nd, 2008, 11:19 PM

From her MySpace page -

Iam not in school no more but i am going to get my ged so my kid will have a good life....

Yeah....maybe she shouldn't worry so much about the GED and just stop abusing her child!

**LissaLou** · November 3rd, 2008, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by tonilj80

From her MySpace page -

Iam not in school no more but i am going to get my ged so my kid will have a good life....

Yeah....maybe she shouldn't worry so much about the GED and just stop abusing her child!

GED= Good Enough Diploma. Baby gets hurt, but baby doesn't die= Good Enough Discipline.
I had my son at 14 years old, he has scored in the top 10 in the nation in math, science and english, he is band and plays 3 instruments and he is teaching himself to speak japanese. He babysits and is a really great kid.
It is possible to have a baby as a teen, and not completely fuck it all up.

**MichaelJCheaney** · November 3rd, 2008, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by DamagedGoods

oh how i despise the phrase "baby daddy"... almost as much as i hate these too...

How about we use the term Sperm donor instead?

And the Moms get to be egg donors?

**Dakota Valkyrie** · May 20th, 2009, 08:34 AM

A Peoria County Prosecutor wonders whether the punishment will fit the crime after two teens plead guilty to abusing their 5–month–old son.

The Prosecutor who handled Monday's guilty plea says both teen parents had been abusing the boy for some time before police got involved in late October when he was taken to Methodist Medical Center.

Authorities say Stephanie Barton and the boy's father 15–year–old Michael Luncsford lived together with their child on the 3–thousand block of Trewyn Avenue.

And according to the Prosecutor, the couple shook and squeezed the 5–month old boy because he was fussy and crying.

The baby's injuries included 17 fractured ribs, a broken leg and wrist along with his face being bitten.

The Crittenton Crisis Nursery says this could have all been avoided because they will accepts kids at any time when parents feel like they would harm them.

"There are so many resources out there and so many educational opportunities and a lot of them are free of charge like the Crisis Nursery. To have someone not utilize those services and go to such drastic measures, such sick measures to a baby is devastating," said Dan Oliver with Crittenton Crisis Nursery.

Because both of the teenage parents were younger than 18 at the time of their arrest, they were able to plead guilty to a lesser charge of aggravated domestic battery.

That's a Class 2 felony with a punishment from probation to 10 years behind bars.

The prosecutor in the case would have rather the two face aggravated battery to a child, which is a Class X felony and jail time up to 30 years.

The couple will be sentenced on June 24th and are currently behind bars.

The baby is in foster care and authorities say could soon be adopted.
Fortunately, the nearly one year old boy now is doing fine physically even though the prosecutor says there are some psychological issues.

http://www.week.com/news/local/45440997.html

**seductress** · May 20th, 2009, 09:02 AM

they were 15 and 17, where were their parents?

**Thinkgoat** · May 20th, 2009, 09:04 AM

17 fractured ribs, a broken leg and wrist along with his face being bitten.

You squeeze a baby, you're going to break ribs. You grab a leg, an arm forcibly and their bones are going to break. None of this behavior is excusable. NONE. What I don't get is: What's with all the biting on the face? Really. Do they go to kiss that child and their horse teeth get in the way?

**ineedanap** · May 20th, 2009, 09:21 AM

The baby is in foster care and authorities say could soon be adopted.

I am thankful for this. Poor little guy!

**Wicked Doll** · May 20th, 2009, 09:27 AM

They look like they're related. Creepy. Hell with the age of the parents and that plea bargaining bullshit. At least they won't be getting their child back.

**calidreamin09** · May 20th, 2009, 09:40 AM

they are related that is her brother not her boyfriend. She has several pics of her brother on there who she says she misses and hasnt seen in awhile, Ithink seh has alot more pics that you just cant see unless your her friend cause her default isnt her pics. But just to clarify thats her brother.

**Wicked Doll** · May 20th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by calidreamin09

they are related that is her brother not her boyfriend. She has several pics of her brother on there who she says she misses and hasnt seen in awhile, Ithink seh has alot more pics that you just cant see unless your her friend cause her default isnt her pics. But just to clarify thats her brother.

Phew! Glad that boyfriend/brother aren't one in the same.

**dougxthexwookie** · May 20th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by seductress

they were 15 and 17, where were their parents?

That's kind of what I was thinking. when are kids going to learn that its not just a cute thing to do.. Just because Jamie lynn Spears had a baby doesn't mean that you should! You just don't have the skills to be an effective parent that young! Let alone an education and/or the money to pay for a baby.

..Kids these days... I tellsya

**seductress** · May 20th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by dougxthexwookie

That's kind of what I was thinking. when are kids going to learn that its not just a cute thing to do.. Just because Jamie lynn Spears had a baby doesn't mean that you should! You just don't have the skills to be an effective parent that young! Let alone an education and/or the money to pay for a baby.

..Kids these days... I tellsya

I think it is possible for teenage parents to be good parents, but in this case they weren't. But don't you think that the parents of the teenage parents should be held somewhat accountable.

Also in the state of Wisconsin, age 17 having sex with a 15 year old is considered sexual assault as I understand

**evervigilant** · May 20th, 2009, 11:12 AM

I had my son when I was 16 and I've done a pretty good job so far !

**Dakota Valkyrie** · July 21st, 2009, 07:58 AM

Two teenagers who abused their 5-month-old son are on their way to prison.

Michael Luncsford and Stephanie Barton were sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.

The couple, both under 18-years of age, shook and squeezed the 5-month old boy because he was fussy and crying.
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The injuries could have merited the more serious charge of aggravated battery to a child, which carries a mandatory prison sentence of up to 30 years.

State law, however, says a person has to be at least 18 to be charged with that offense.

http://www.centralillinoisnewscenter.../51258447.html

**ineedanap** · July 21st, 2009, 08:29 AM

Unfortunately, they'll still be of breeding age when they are released.....

**A1Biatch** · July 21st, 2009, 02:15 PM

I realize that he is a minor but I would still kinda like to see a picture of him. You would think that being sent to prision for such a crime would supersede the minor crap.

**Nell** · July 21st, 2009, 02:16 PM

That is a picture of the lovely couple at the top there. They just don't look like minors.

**MadeaBecBec** · July 21st, 2009, 08:23 PM

Isaiah

Precious Isaiah, Be Happy and Healthy! Your bio-donors cannot hurt you!
Giggles and Snuggling are yours for the taking!

**ImmortalOne** · July 21st, 2009, 08:53 PM

I agree... I had my daughter at 17yrs old and she has turned out to be one of the best kids I know and meet (and daily I meet teenagers who run all over their parents who were much older).

As far as the parents of the teens being responsible... In some ways yes, as where did they live at that age.. probably with their parents.