3-Month-Old Baby Girl, Raped/Beaten By Father

[odette]

Father Charged with Sexual Abuse of 3-Month Old

WILX.COM - Reporter: A.J. Hilton - Last Updated: 8:44 PM Sep 17, 2007

>> Father Charged with Sexual Abuse of 3-Month Old

"This is probably one of the worst cases of child abuse I've seen since I've been working for Blackman Township," said Mike Jester, Blackman Township's Public Safety Director.

27-year-old Kirk Coleman stood quietly in Chief Judge R. Darryl Mazur's courtroom, facing first-degree charges of criminal sexual conduct and child abuse, patiently waiting for the Jackson County judge to set his bond.

The judge set bond at $100,000.

Coleman was living in the Spring Glen Apartments just days ago, working as a painter. That all changed Saturday. Coleman, the father of a three-month-old baby girl, along with her mother took their unresponsive child to Foote Hospital in Jackson. The child was later airlifted to the University of Michigan's Mott Hospital, and remains in critical condition.

"The injuries are quite extensive," said Jester. "Very serious, such as broken ribs, skull fractures and so forth."

Blackman Township Police started their investigation, and it didn't take them long to start questioning Coleman as to what happened.

"We determined that he was the only one home," said Jester. "Our detectives spoke with him and was able to get him to admit that he was responsible for the injury."

The three month old is still unconscious, and needs a ventilator to breathe. Child protective services has also stepped in terminating parental rights, taking custody of the child. A child who's life will never be the same.

http://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/9838321.html

[odette]

THREE MONTH OLD GIRL FIGHTS FOR HER LIFE

WKHM - AM -

KIRK COLEMAN OF BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP IS IN JAIL TODAY AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE CHILD ABUSE AND FIRST DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT.

POLICE ALLEGE THAT COLEMAN INJURED HIS THREE MONTH OLD DAUGHTER SO SEVERELY SHE HAD TO BE TAKE U OF M AND IS CURRENTLY ON A VENTILATOR. WKHM SPOKE WITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR JOHN JOHNSTON FROM THE BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, HE TOLD US THE DOCTORS ALERTED THEM TO EVIDENCE OF SEXUAL ABUSE.

CLICK ON BLACKMAN FOR AUDIO ..... cont.

http://www.wkhm.com/story.php?more_g...ore_item=67583


KIRK COLEMAN

[odette]

Jackson-area man charged with raping, beating infant girl

ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 17, 2007

BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old man was arraigned today on charges of raping and beating an infant girl.

The 3-month-old girl was in critical condition today at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, suffering from broken ribs, head trauma and other injuries, according to police. She was flown there Saturday from Foote Hospital in Jackson.

Kirk Coleman of Blackman Township is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree child abuse. He was ordered held without bond and a preliminary examination was scheduled for Sept. 21.

Authorities say the baby was attacked Friday night in her Blackman Township home north of Jackson and about 70 miles west of Detroit.

Jon Johnston, deputy director of the Blackman Township Department of Public Safety, told the Jackson Citizen Patriot the girl was unconscious and “fighting for her life.”

The Associated Press left a message this afternoon for Coleman’s attorney, Dennis Hurst.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...068/0/SPORTS08

[odette]

Local Man Arrested for Beating/Sexually Assaulting Child

WLNS - Sep 18, 2007 08:20 AM -

>> Local Man Arrested for Beating/Sexually Assaulting Child

A local father is behind bars, accused of beating his 3-month-old child and then sexually abusing her. 27-year-old Kirk Coleman is charged with one count of first degree child abuse and one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Police say Coleman admits to hurting the child at their home in a Blackman Township apartment complex. She's suffering from broken ribs and a skull fracture. Police say Coleman and his wife took the child to the hospital on Saturday. That's when child protective service workers notified police.

Michael Hester, Director, Blackman Twp. Public Safety: "It's tragic. This is probably one of the worst cases of child abuse that I've seen. I know it was hard on the officers that handled it."

Police say the infant is in grave condition. Coleman is in the Jackson County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=7087046&nav=0RbQ

[odette]

Baby has 17 broken bones

mlive.com - By Steven Hepker - Wednesday, September 19, 2007

A Blackman Township baby clinging to life in an Ann Arbor hospital was beaten more severely than initially suspected, Blackman Township investigators said.

"She has three skull fractures, 11 broken ribs, both eye sockets are broken, she has two femur fractures and two tibia fractures -- 17 broken bones," Deputy Director Jon Johnston said.

"She could pull through but will have neurological deficits."

The girl's father, Kirk Coleman, 27, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree child abuse. His preliminary hearing is scheduled Tuesday in Jackson County District Court.

Coleman and the baby's mother lived together at Springport Glen Apartments. The mother went back to work Thursday, leaving the baby with Coleman, Johnson said.

"We believe he beat her over two days," Johnson said.

The baby was unconscious when she was taken to Foote Hospital at 8 a.m. Saturday. She was airlifted immediately to the University of Michigan Hospital.

She remains on a ventilator in critical but stable condition.

"Some of her injuries are much more severe than we thought," Johnston said. Detective Chris Boulter got an update from doctors late Tuesday.

At his arraignment, Coleman said he was discharged from the Army in March 2006 and worked for a painting contractor in Jackson.

Child Protective Services severed parental rights over the weekend. Johnston said the mother has not been implicated.

http://www.mlive.com/news/citpat/ind...180.xml&coll=3

[odette]

Abuse case spurs group to act

By Danielle Quisenberry - citpat - Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Horrified by the rape of a 3-month-old girl, several women stood outside the Jackson County courthouse on Tuesday, hoisting signs and hollering at passing motorists.

"Honk for that poor little baby," shouted Berta Canter, 51, of Jackson, who was holding a piece of cardboard that read "Speaking for the children. What if that was baby Jesus?"

Canter and six other adults were inspired to draw attention to the plight of abused children after they heard Kirk Coleman, 27, of Blackman Township was arraigned Monday on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree child abuse.

Police said Coleman raped and beat his 3-month-old daughter, who remained in critical condition Tuesday at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. The arrest warrant alleges the abuse occurred between Aug. 26 and Friday.

"I was up crying all night. I can't take it. This is not right," said Teresa Ojeda, 50, of Jackson. "I can't imagine what that baby went through. It sickens me."

Ojeda said she was sexually abused when she was 12. "I had to live with it; I still live with it."

She said she and others decided to see if they could make a difference. Their signs were scrawled with messages, such as "Give our young ones a chance" and "Fighting against child abuse."

Some of the other women said they also were abused or assaulted.

"I was raped, and it was quiet and silence," Canter said. "I raised my kids by myself because I was so terrified about having a man in my life."

She said women should be educated to avoid abusive men and take classes that bring women together to talk about rape.

The issue can't be "kicked under the table," said Amos Young, 49, of Jackson.

People need to show more support, said Kristen Gould, 24, of Jackson, who said she was abused in 1997.

"This happens all the time in Jackson," she said. "People are ignorin' the fact it could be their kids."

http://www.mlive.com/news/jacitpat/i...180.xml&coll=3

[odette]

Ex-soldier charged in beating of infant

Jackson Citizen - By Steven Hepker - Tuesday, September 18, 2007

A house painter and former Army soldier was formally charged Monday with raping and beating his 3-month-old daughter nearly to death.

Kirk Coleman, 27, was arraigned on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree child abuse.

The victim, meanwhile, clung to life at the University of Michigan Hospital in critical condition. Blackman Township investigators said she has five broken ribs and head injuries.

The mother, who police said was not home at the time of the incident, took the girl to Foote Hospital at 8 a.m. Saturday, and the baby was immediately airlifted to Ann Arbor. The girl remains unconscious and on a ventilator.

District Judge R. Darryl Mazur set a $100,000 bond and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Sept. 25.

Coleman's parents hired attorney Michael Rosenthal. He attended the arraignment.

The arrest warrant alleges the abuse occurred between Aug. 26 and Friday. Deputy Director Jon Johnston said investigators believe the girl was attacked Friday.

Child Protective Services investigated over the weekend. Blackman Township public safety Director Mike Jester said the child has been removed from her parents' custody.

Mazur on Saturday signed a search warrant for police to enter Coleman's apartment at 2961 Pheasant Run Drive in Springport Glen Apartments off Spring Arbor Road.

Johnston said items seized included Oriental ceremonial knives and swords, a 9mm handgun and a semiautomatic assault-type rifle.

The weapons were seized because of the violent nature of the charges, and not because they were suspected in any crime, Johnston said.

No one answered the door at the apartment Monday night.

Coleman was discharged honorably from the Army in March 2006. He told Mazur he works for a local painting contractor.

Those who lived around him at the apartment building didn't know much about him, but were horrified by the situation.

"I feel sorry for the little one," said Nicole Donaldson, who lives a floor below Coleman's home. "It's really creepy, especially being right in this building and having a baby."

Donaldson was holding her daughter, Aubrey, who is almost a year old.

She said she sometimes goes outside and sits with Aubrey.

"We'll be staying inside from now on," she said.

A couple floors above Donaldson, Jesse Marshall said he'd never noticed any noises coming from the apartment directly below him, but it frightens him that the alleged offense happened so close to home.

"That makes it even worse," said Marshall, who lives with his girlfriend and her two small girls. "It's pretty messed up."

http://www.mlive.com/news/citpat/ind...540.xml&coll=3

[Zoey]

OMG, another case where I cannot find the words to describe the sickening feeling I have inside while reading these articles you have posted Odette. This is beyond sad.

For the precious little girl - my heart goes out to her.

[odette]

Originally Posted by Zoey

OMG, another case where I cannot find the words to describe the sickening feeling I have inside while reading these articles you have posted Odette. This is beyond sad.

For the precious little girl - my heart goes out to her.

I know what you mean Zoey .. I cannot even find the words to describe exactly how I feel about what the father of that little baby girl did to her. Just sickening. Utter depravity!!.

[Mishell1383]

All I can say is WHAT!!!!!!!?
WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES DOING THIS TO AN INFANT DO FOR YOU!!! YOU SICK SOB PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOOOOOOOo IF U WERE IN FRONT OF ME RIGHT NOW! WHAT I WOULD DO TO YOU!

Thats ok you better pray you will live one week in a prison.. You will pay for this. You will pay, mark my words.

sorry I'm done now

[kurro07]

Originally Posted by Zoey

OMG, another case where I cannot find the words to describe the sickening feeling I have inside while reading these articles you have posted Odette. This is beyond sad.

For the precious little girl - my heart goes out to her.

yeah, I cannot even come up w/ words to describe how sicken that is. That poor child. And the fact it was the child father?!??!?!?!? that' just wrong.

[odette]

Baby Worse Than Expected

WILX - Reporter: Lori Dougovito - Last Updated: 9:30 PM Sep 20, 2007

>> Baby Worse Than Expected

The Blackman Township baby, who police say was raped and beaten by her own father, is in worse condition than originally thought.

Investigators say she has 17 broken bones on her little body. The three month old baby has broken ribs, broken eye sockets and broken bones on her thighs and legs. She is in critical, but stable condition at an Ann Arbor hospital.

Her father, Kirk Coleman, 27, is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct and first degree child abuse. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday.

"Oh, it just hurt, it really hurt," says Jackson resident Shauna Jackson when she heard the horrific details. She, the mother of four small children, and a small group of others wanted to do something, so they rallied outside of the Jackson County Courthouse.

"We had signs. We had a lot of people riding by, honking," she says.

"People from the courthouse, out on break, were standing with us," says Vanessa Gant who was also there. .....

continued
http://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/9905706.html

[Zoey]

How in the world do you break a baby's eye sockets? This is just horrible, absolutely horrible to read. What snapped for this man to do this to his own child? Why do people do these horrific things to innocent little babies?

Good Lord, what is happening to people?

[odette]

Kirk Coleman (right) In Court

[Mishell1383]

o my goodness. he's a pretty big dude. which makes it all that more sick.

[Canadian Bum]

Kirk Coleman is a waste of human flesh IMO. Baby Coleman I imagine this little girl will need special care for the rest of her life.

[Results]

I do not know where to begin with this crime. There is a baby fighting for her life and may not pull through. The charges bother me that he is charged with..why isn't there a charge of attempted murder I firmly believe he meant to kill this child. There is no reports on the Mother of this child..where is she at and why is she not speaking out and why did she lose her rights to the child? Who if any family members are with this child? If this Mother is innocent why did Social Service take her rights away? If this Mother is a loving Mother and her baby is fighting for her life and the Mother loved this baby with all her heart the baby could do better hearing her Mother's voice talking to her. I'm not understanding the Mother situation. This animal that did this to his own child his parents hired him a lawyer..what the he!! is wrong with them. I have a son and I would move mountains for him but if he did this to my grandbaby our flesh and blood then I will be at the hospital with my grandbaby and he better hope he stays in jail. I don't understand this at all. Nothing makes sense to me. The bottom line for me is where is the support of the family for this precious little baby that is fighting for her life? We have news on his crimes and the baby's condition but where are the reports of what the Mother is doing and the family of this precious bundle of joy is doing? You have complete strangers rallying for this baby and giving statements to the press but we hear nothing from the family? Something seems very wrong here. Hang in there baby girl there is a world praying for you and thinking of you!

JMHO

[samanthajane13]

Well, as we know, things will never be the same for this precious little girl, and it can't take away the pain and fear, nor even begin to make amends for what her "daddy" did to her, but I know for a fact that "daddy" is going to be VERY POPULAR IN PRISON!!!

This "man" nauseates me.


For the sweet little girl...

[floridasweet5]

Originally Posted by Zoey

OMG, another case where I cannot find the words to describe the sickening feeling I have inside while reading these articles you have posted Odette. This is beyond sad.

For the precious little girl - my heart goes out to her.

I have to tell this story:

The grandaughter of a CPA that I work with had the same thing happen to her. Jessica was 4 yrs. old when her stepfather physically abused her so bad that the last thing he did to the little girl was to swing her around the child's bedroom in the trailer and put Jessica through the inside of the trailer wall. She was thrown up against the walls, dragged on rocks and stickers, had the horse stomp on her, all the while MOM left her and her sister to go shopping. His wife, (Jessica's mom) said she was afraid on him, well guess what, your afraid, don't you think Jessica was also. When it was time for the grandmother to take her back to Mom and dad, Jessica would pull her hair out in hand fulls because she DID NOT want to go back to them. MOM was in denial. Make a long story short, By the time she was air lifted to the Childrens Hospital in North Florida her brain had swelled so much that they had to cut her skull open for the swelling. They took her off life support 4 days later. She passed away 3/29/03. Mom and stepdad were convicted of first dregee murder. He cut a plea bargain and got 17 yrs. with 3 yrs. time served. She got 12 years with 3 yrs. time served.
WHERES THE JUSTICE FOR JESSICA???????????????
I get sooooo pissed off when I hear that men and/or women that do this to children and animals. They need a bullet between the eyes. Sorry for the graphic but it just gets to me every time I hear this.

[Results]

This is an evil man and should be put away. Did you know that the Mother has a myspace account that she has now moved to private but she had TONS of her baby's pictures all laid out and her entries were nothing but of a loving Mother that loved her daughter. She took her myspace account off of Kirk's myspace and removed his account off of hers. She was at work and reading her myspace account she loved this baby and I do not believe she would harm this baby or allow anyone else either. When she got home from work and felt the baby was in trouble she immediately took the baby to the ER. Like this was not enough that her husband hurt her baby and probably won't live and people wrote hateful messages to her on her myspace account that now we can't enjoy the beautiful pictures or see how much that woman loved her baby because she had to go to private to get away from the hateful comments. If she was involved she would have been arrested and the investigators are saying he acted alone the Mother was not involved but she gets hate mail? IMO she is now being victimized twice. JMHO

[Mishell1383]

What could a little soul do to make you that angry? I just don't understand, I have so many questions that don't make sense, and probably never will.

[Zuras]

Definitely a sad story. It's unlikely the baby will need "special care" for the rest of her life. No traumatic brain injuries were described, which is surirpising, but barring that, it sounds like she will have a decent recovery since children that age have remarkable healing capacity in both bones and soft tissue.

[kurro07]

Originally Posted by samanthajane13

Well, as we know, things will never be the same for this precious little girl, and it can't take away the pain and fear, nor even begin to make amends for what her "daddy" did to her, but I know for a fact that "daddy" is going to be VERY POPULAR IN PRISON!!!

This "man" nauseates me.


For the sweet little girl...

the baby will probably not consciously remember though. I'd image lots of nightmares and confusion for the child tho. =( (the dad looks like kevin federline) I have very little maternal instinct but even I can't understand the reasoning behind this and the other story mentioned in the topic by floridasweet5. Serial killers are more understandable!

[Results]

Originally Posted by Zuras

Definitely a sad story. It's unlikely the baby will need "special care" for the rest of her life. No traumatic brain injuries were described, which is surirpising, but barring that, it sounds like she will have a decent recovery since children that age have remarkable healing capacity in both bones and soft tissue.

What is your PHD experience to make that assumption? You can make that call without seeing the patient? What a remarkable talent you have there. You are a very sad individual and you just showed your true character by coming to a thread about a 3 month old baby girl that was nearly beat to death and raped by her father to make a mockery of this situation. I'm sure 17 bone fractures this baby will get over it that is if she lives and tell me do you have any idea what it feels like to have your eye socket bones broken, your skull fractured multiple places, 5 or more ribs broken, or how about both bones in your legs broken? I'm sure we can all rest easy now that you have told us this baby will have a decent recovery. JMHO

[Sharon]

Originally Posted by Results

What is your PHD experience to make that assumption? You can make that call without seeing the patient? What a remarkable talent you have there. You are a very sad individual and you just showed your true character by coming to a thread about a 3 month old baby girl that was nearly beat to death and raped by her father to make a mockery of this situation. I'm sure 17 bone fractures this baby will get over it that is if she lives and tell me do you have any idea what it feels like to have your eye socket bones broken, your skull fractured multiple places, 5 or more ribs broken, or how about both bones in your legs broken? I'm sure we can all rest easy now that you have told us this baby will have a decent recovery. JMHO

Too true. I dont think its even possible to know the level of pain involved. And Im sure there will be much internal injury too.

I dont have much more to add than what has been said here already. But why would a father do this, hurt his own flesh and blood. We know about shaken baby syndrome, maybe carried out in a fit of rage.....but this is abuse that was systematic, sexual (towards a baby????), and sadistic. I mean how do you do so much damage ??? Its just pure evil.

[Athena]

Zuras -- Having had experience with posting with you in the Jena6 board I am now convinced you are here to stir up trouble and hopefully FW will soon realize it as well. You are a very hostile individiual.

[Athena]

These crimes against children get more horrific as I read more and more. It is beyond even attempting to understand what makes people do commit these horrific acts.

For the baby.

I've said this before -- and I might sound barbaric, but I believe we should round up these child abusers and pedophiles put them in a public square and let the public mete out their punishment.

[Mishell1383]

Baby Bella
God Bless your little soul

May you make a full recovery

[Canadian Bum]

Originally Posted by Zuras

Definitely a sad story. It's unlikely the baby will need "special care" for the rest of her life. No traumatic brain injuries were described, which is surirpising, but barring that, it sounds like she will have a decent recovery since children that age have remarkable healing capacity in both bones and soft tissue.

Having a child who has had several brain operations (under the age of 10 mths), I understand bones, soft tissue, and a childs remarkable healing capacity, however, I was thinking along the lines of her "emotional well being" as she ages. Baby Bella

[Zuras]

Originally Posted by Canadian Bum

Having a child who has had several brain operations (under the age of 10 mths), I understand bones, soft tissue, and a childs remarkable healing capacity, however, I was thinking along the lines of her "emotional well being" as she ages. Baby Bella

Well, that's the thing, as long as such traumas are not repeated, little or no effect is usually noted emotionally. Most of this is no doubt due to infantile amnesia. Now, if this kid was a 5 year old it would be a whole different story.

[kurro07]

Originally Posted by Zuras

Most of this is no doubt due to infantile amnesia. Now, if this kid was a 5 year old it would be a whole different story.

I doubt that, the child may not consciously remember but will have nightmares and repressed memories that will be confusing until the child is old enough to be told what happened. (and I image that would have to wait until the child was over 15! and even then how can you wrap your brain around that?!?!)

[Sharon]

Originally Posted by kurro07

I doubt that, the child may not consciously remember but will have nightmares and repressed memories that will be confusing until the child is old enough to be told what happened. (and I image that would have to wait until the child was over 15! and even then how can you wrap your brain around that?!?!)

You are so right. And the fact that the poster was banned shows exactly how much credibility she has.

To even suggest that this child will be A OK....is baffling on so many levels. I can imagine saying that `hopefully` the baby will be OK.....but anything more is disrespectful and in denial of the extent of the damage. As you say, even coping with the events in this story (your own father) will be a challenge for even the best adjusted adult.

And as far as we know the baby is still in hospital with many serious injuries.....definately no walk in the park. Poor baby.

[odette]

Baby Assault Sparks Rally

WLNS - Preeti Arla - Sep 24, 2007 02:46 AM

>> Baby Assault Sparks Rally

Fighting for an end to child abuse, some local people say they're on a mission to keep children safe. Jackson residents hit the pavement on a mission to give a voice to the voiceless.

Resident: "Let other people know about child abuse and that we want to put a stop to it."

Residents say there are too many cases of child abuse in their backyard, the latest just this past week. 27-year-old Kirk Coleman is accused of beating and then sexually abusing his three month old daughter.

Resident: "How could someone do that to a baby, that drew the line."

Resident: "This latest incident did wake us up, that's what started this push."

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http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=7116026&nav=0RbQ

[odette]

Baby breathing on her own

MLIVE - Tuesday, September 25, 2007

A Blackman Township baby who allegedly was beaten and raped by her father is breathing on her own in an Ann Arbor hospital.

"She is going to make it, but will have brain problems," Public Safety Deputy Director Jon Johnston said this morning.

The 3-month old girl has been hospitalized since Sept. 15 with 17 broken bones and brain damage, and was on a ventilator for more than a week. Police allege Kirk Coleman, 27, beat and sexually assaulted the baby. A preliminary hearing scheduled for today was postponed.

Baby breathing on her own

Praying for Baby Bella's Full Recovery

[Mishell1383]

Oh this poor child! I had a really strong feeling she wasn't going to come out of this physically healed 100% Atleast she is breathing on her own now. Thats a positive note.

Baby Bella

[Zoey]

Be strong Baby Bella. We are all praying for your recovery.

[Angie1960]

May God's own Hands heal your head, Gods Whispers heal your heart, and God's Spirit keep you from any more harm.

We Love you Baby Belle.

[Canadian Bum]

Thanks for the update Odette Praying for baby Bella

[odette]

Fund drive created for beaten baby

CITPAT - By Danielle Quisenberry - dquisenberry@citpat.com -- 768-4929 - Wednesday, September 26, 2007

A baby and the sad story of her lying in a hospital bed after being beaten and sexually assaulted are stirring area residents to action.

Jackie Brown and her boyfriend, William Allen, both of Vandercook Lake, have placed containers at more than a dozen Jackson County bars and businesses to raise money for the 3-month-old.

"She needs to be set for life," Brown said. "A 3-month-old doesn't have a chance in the world."

The baby has been hospitalized since Sept. 15 with 17 broken bones and injuries to her brain. Only recently has she improved enough to breathe without a ventilator, police said.

Police allege her father, Kirk Coleman, 27, beat and sexually assaulted her in the Blackman Township apartment he shared with the baby and her mother -- Coleman's wife of three months.

Allen was inspired to act.

"It's wrong. I just don't understand," he said. "This little girl shouldn't have to worry no more. The whole county of Jackson, we should all make sure she is taken care of for the rest of her days."

He set up an account at American 1 Federal Credit Union in Isabella's honor. Anyone can visit any American 1 branch and make a donation, employees said.

Members of Allen's union, Detroit-based Michigan Iron Workers Local 25, are giving money. Johnson Sign Co. in Jackson donated fliers.

Shortly after the assault this month, the baby's parents lost custody -- at least temporarily -- and she is a ward of the state, police have said.

Ashley Rogers, 23, Isabella's mother, and the baby's grandmother have been in Ann Arbor, where the girl is being treated at the University of Michigan Medical Center, said her grandfather, Wade Rogers of Fayetteville, N.C. .....

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Fund drive created for beaten baby

[kurro07]

Originally Posted by odette

Ashley Rogers, 23, Isabella's mother, and the baby's grandmother have been in Ann Arbor, where the girl is being treated at the University of Michigan Medical Center, said her grandfather, Wade Rogers of Fayetteville, N.C.

That's a really good hospital! My little sister has spina bifita and she was flown there a few days after she was born and she got great care. That baby could not ask for a better hospital to be cared for at!