After death of baby in Mariakerke: father of daycare center manager arrested for beatings resulting in death | Ghent

The girl was taken to the emergency department of the hospital by the mosquito on Wednesday, after a call from the daycare center in Mariakerke. The baby had suffered severe brain trauma in unclear circumstances. On Friday, the prosecutor’s office confirmed that the girl had died.

The East Flemish public prosecutor’s office had appointed a medical doctor on Thursday and the investigating judge had the crèche sealed. An extensive investigation was carried out in the crèche and three persons responsible were arrested. It concerned the manageress DV, her father RV and an employee. They spent a night in jail and appeared before the investigating judge in Ghent on Friday.

The investigating judge has arrested the manageress’ father for intentional assault and battery resulting in death, without intent to kill. This is confirmed by the East Flanders Public Prosecutor’s Office. The woman herself was released on condition, but she was charged with accidental murder. The third arrested suspect, an employee of the nursery, was allowed to dispose of it.

The investigators assume that the child died of shaken baby syndrome and that the father is responsible. An autopsy on the victim should provide more clarity.

‘t Sloeberhuisje was already declared bankrupt in 2016, but later made a new start. Several complaints have been filed against the nursery in the past.

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