Couple R*pes 11-Month-Old Baby Nearly to Death, Then Acts Innocent

Summary

Key Points

• Police responded to a Red Roof Inn in Ohio after a man reported his one-year-old daughter was dead, but quickly discovered the infant was alive but critically injured. 0:31
• The child's father, Jason Santos, provided a shifting timeline and initially blamed a family dog for the infant's extensive bruising. 3:07
• The woman with Santos, who identified herself as Nicole Abear, disappeared from the scene, leading to a search. 9:57
• Santos admitted to falling with the baby previously, but doctors stated the injuries were inconsistent with accidental falls or animal attacks. 13:09
• Medical examinations revealed the infant had injuries in various stages of healing, indicating abuse over a period of time, not just a single incident. 17:22
• Investigators discovered the woman's real identity was Jamely Lee Hunt, and she was found hiding in the hotel. 17:40
• Hunt eventually admitted to witnessing Santos shake the baby violently and being rough with her, and that she had seen injuries prior to their arrival in Ohio. 25:57
• Hunt initially claimed to be an oblivious girlfriend manipulated by Santos, but evidence and her own statements implicated her in the child's care and the abuse. 30:34
• Jason Santos was sentenced to life in prison and designated a tier three sex offender, while Jamely Lee Hunt faced a potential life sentence for her role in the abuse. 34:18
• Both Santos and Hunt were found guilty of multiple charges related to child abuse and endangerment. 34:37