A Florida woman who was arrested after the death of an infant has now been charged in a second case of child abuse after a further investigation.
Detectives discovered a second victim who sustained injuries while under the care of Haley Barclay.
She is already in custody and facing charges of child abuse and murder after admitting to shaking an infant earlier this month.
After removing a second baby from the care of Barclay due to that initial investigation, deputies found the second child sustained severe upper-body trauma
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According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, on April 17, 2023, All Children’s Hospital in Pinellas County contacted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office after an unresponsive infant was brought in with trauma. Despite lifesaving efforts, the baby died on April 21, 2023.
During an interview with detectives, Haley Barclay, 26, admitted to shaking the child on April 12 and April 13, 2023.
Barclay was placed into custody for Aggravated Child Abuse and Child Neglect on April 17, 2023.
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On April 24, 2023, the Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded the child’s death was being ruled a homicide.
“This woman was responsible for caring for this defenseless child. Instead, she is responsible for this innocent child’s death,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “I must commend our detectives for their tireless work in this investigation. This loss is a heartbreaking reminder of our responsibility to protect our communities most vulnerable from harm.”
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Barclay is currently in custody at the Falkenburg Road Jail and is facing charges of First Degree Felony Murder while Engaged in Aggravated Child Abuse.
The HCSO Child Protective Investigations unit is involved in sheltering Barclay’s additional children.
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