Babysitter convicted of killing 15-month-old after alleged allergic reaction
A Kalamazoo jury found babysitter Tiffany Briana Moore guilty of murdering infant Jermany Coleman, who died from blunt-force injuries after being given antihistamine.
In Kalamazoo, Michigan, a jury concluded that babysitter Tiffany Briana Moore was responsible for the death of 15-month-old Jermany Coleman. The child was with Moore shortly before her mother returned home and observed the infant's swollen eyes and limp posture. Moore asserted the baby was experiencing an allergic reaction and had been given antihistamine.
Hospital staff were unable to save the child, and an autopsy later identified fatal blunt-force trauma and significant cerebral edema. After a months-long investigation, authorities issued an arrest warrant, found Moore after she went missing, and brought her to trial, where she was found guilty.
Why it matters
The case highlights risks of child abuse and the importance of vigilant oversight of caregivers.
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