It was at 117 Lynn Street in McRae where White County Sheriff Deputies say Patrick West beat his 5-month-old stepson. It happened Monday.
According to officers, the baby stopped breathing and that's when West called 911. After a series of tests, doctors learned the child suffered multiple skull fractures.
He's on life support at Arkansas Children's Hospital where doctors are remaining hopeful, but so far officers say the baby hasn't shown any signs of activity.
Police say this is the first time the mother left the child alone with West. And what's even more shocking is the couple was just married last Friday and she is eight weeks pregnant.
Detective Brandon Grimes says, "She says she has no clue. She acts fairly devastated about the whole situation of course."
Deputies arrested West, a military police officer, who also has served time in Iraq. He's charged with 1st Degree Battery and has since posted a $100,000 bond.
Grimes says, "Of course if the child passes the charges will be amended. You would think somebody in that position would be more cautious in things and taken care of a child when they have seen so much devastation."
Today's THV talked to West's base in Fort Campbell Kentucky. We're told they've launched an investigation under military procedures and military law.
"They're amazed really. I mean they didn't suspect it at all," Grimes explains.
The mother, who is also in the military, is not a suspect.
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WTF is wrong with people?!?! When my boys were little, I never once considered hitting them hard enough it could injury them in any way, no matter what they did. And my boys have done some really crazy, stupid things in their life. I just don't understand people who can do this kind of thing to a child. Yell at them, send them to their rooms, put them in a corner, whatever, but you don't have to hurt them. I've never once hit my boys in a way that could cause them harm. What a shame that this had to happen. Hopefully the little boy will recover.
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Patrick's charges have been upgraded to 1st degree Murder. He is currently out on $250,000 bond that his mom posted for him. I hope he rots for what he did to my nephew. Aiden will always be remembered and loved.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Hopefully he gets the maxiumn amount of time and is never allowed to be around another child.
I work at the building he is "working" at now. I can't even go in knowing he is there. There are also a few other moms who are boycotting work until he is gone. This is so sad. I am so sorry for little Aiden and his family.
All the women should get together where he works and treat him like shit. Look at him with disgust, hatered, and leave him dirty little notes. He will quickly get the idea that he is not wanted.
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