Crime & Safety
Franklin Parents Charged With Aggravated Abuse Of 6-Week Old
The father and mother of a six-week-old boy are charged with abuse that stopped his breathing and caused "extensive injuries."
FRANKLIN, TN -- The parents of a six-week-old boy face child abuse charges after the baby was found not breathing and having suffered "extensive injuries" in March.
The Williamson County grand jury indicted Marcus Helm, 28, on two counts of aggravated child abuse, and Tytianna Jones, 21, on child endangerment and accessory after the fact. The pair were arrested May 18 and are being held in the Williamson County Jail.
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On March 26, a relative called 911 and first responders found the then-six-week-old non-responsive and not breathing inside a Johnson Circle home. The paramedics performed CPR and the child's condition improved during a subsequent hospitalization.
Franklin Police say "a multi-layer investigation" found that Helm caused the injuries. Detectives say that Jones lied during the investigation.
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The baby has since been released from the hospital and is now in the custody of the Department of Children's Services.
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