Patricia Hillenbaugh has been charged with multiple crimes, including criminal homicide, in connection with the alleged death of her 9-month-old son.
According to a criminal complaint reported by WPXI, Patricia Hillenbaugh initially claimed to police that she found her son “partially hanging outside the playpen.” Later, she allegedly admitted to covering the child’s face until she stopped crying, and that’s when she realized she had stopped breathing, according to the police statement. According to police, Hillenbaugh allegedly admitted to manipulating the child’s body position in an attempt to avoid responsibility.
“Patricia Hillenbaugh, a 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman, has been charged with criminal homicide and strangulation in connection with the alleged murder of her infant son, according to authorities, the Indiana Borough Police Department announced her arrest Wednesday. What, about three weeks later. After the tragic death of her 9-month-old son, as described in a statement that gained attention as a top trend.”
WTAE identified the woman’s son as Waylon Long.
On Jan. 6, authorities were called to Indiana Borough, Pa., following a report of an unresponsive infant, as described by police. I was called to a residence. Upon arrival, responders found Violin not breathing and without a pulse.
CPR efforts by officers, medics and the child’s father were successful in restoring the child’s pulse. Vilan was later transported to the hospital, according to the statement.
However, on January 11, he succumbed to his injuries, according to police.
Officials remained tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death. In the early stages of the investigation, Hillenbaugh allegedly informed police that he left the violin “partially out of the crib” after putting it down for a nap, according to a criminal complaint cited by WPXI. , with his face hanging down on the mattress” inquired. However, in subsequent interviews, Hillenbaugh allegedly provided conflicting accounts, as reported by CBS News.
In a subsequent interview with Hillenbow on January 24, authorities revealed that his final arrest took place on January 31, as stated in his statement, which became a high-profile trend.
During that interview, she allegedly admitted to authorities that she covered her son’s head with a blanket “until he stopped crying,” the statement revealed. On removing the blanket, she noticed that the baby was not breathing.
Instead of calling for help, he allegedly manipulated her body position “in a specific manner to conceal his involvement,” according to the statement. Hullenbaugh allegedly “panicked” and placed the child between the slots to “hide” his actions, as indicated in a criminal complaint reported by WPXI.
“The father, Cody Long, informed WTAE that his son passed away at what would have been his 10-month milestone.
According to the outlet, Whalen was described as a happy and loving child.
“He would just sit there and laugh and laugh about it for hours,” Cody shared.
In addition to facing murder and strangulation charges, online court records show Hillenbough is also charged with child endangerment and possession of an instrument of a crime. He is currently being held without bail.
So far, no information is available on his legal representation, and it is unclear if he has entered a plea. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 8
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