RIVERDALE — A 25-year-old father was charged Friday with five counts of child abuse after allegedly beating his 4-month-old daughter.
Kyle Croxford confessed to intentionally or knowingly causing serious physical injuries to his daughter, according to charges filed in Weber County's 2nd District Court. Police say the baby girl was taken to Primary Children's Medical Center on Wednesday with brain injuries, a healing but broken collar bone, a broken rib, broken leg bones and other injuries.
Croxford told investigators the abuse began approximately a month ago and that he didn't seek medical care because he was afraid of being held accountable, charging documents state.
Each of the five charges are second-degree felonies. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
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Absolutely disgusting. I hope the judge throws the book at him.
Unfortunately, this young man brags (on his Google+ page) about being married with NO kids.
Folks, if you don't want children (or are unprepared), there are easy ways to prevent it.
It's not shameful.
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It is just sick, please give this precious girl to someone who will love her.