CO - Edward Hayes, 10 mos, disciplined like a dog by mom’s boyfriend, Canon City, 21 May 2023 *arrest*

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CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KKTV) - A 10-month-old baby died this week in Colorado as the boyfriend of the mother’s child is in jail.

According to arrest papers obtained by 11 News, the Canon City Police Department started investigating the case Sunday morning when they received a 911 call from a nurse. The arrest papers state the nurse was at a motel when she “overheard the incident” from a neighboring room. The incident in question reportedly involved the suspect being too rough with the victim, identified as 10-month-old Edward Hayes. The suspect, William Jacobs, claims that while his girlfriend, the mother of the child, was at work he was changing the diaper of Hayes when Hayes “went stiff and began making gargling noises.”

Jacobs reportedly told investigators he began shaking and slapping the baby on the back to get him to breathe. The nurse from next door called 911 and started CPR. The child was rushed to the hospital and eventually passed away.

At one point when the suspect was in contact with a detective who wanted to speak with him, he reportedly put his hands behind his back and said, “I knew it, just take me to jail.” Jacobs was not under arrest at that time.

During an interview, Jacobs told investigators he hit the victim’s head on a door frame a few days earlier while taking the child to throw up in the toilet, according to arrest papers. The person interviewing the suspect noted his story was “continually changing throughout the interview” and he admitted to being rough with the baby. His demeanor was also described as “being very anxious, and self-soothing such as hugging himself and rocking back and forth.” The affidavit adds the suspect never asked how the victim was doing during the interview.

“He also explained that he disciplined [redacted] in the same way as his dog and demonstrated throwing his dog, but used an infant-sized doll to demonstrate lightly throwing [redacted] onto the bed,” the arrest papers add.
*It‘s always the good for nothing boyfriend that’s good for absolutely nothing..

According to the arrest affidavit from the Canon City Police Department, William Jacobs was living in Motel 6 with the mother and child after losing their home to a fire earlier this year.

There is a significant section in the arrest affidavit that is redacted as the reporting officer was outlining the interview with Jacobs on a line of questioning about the family's life.
 
Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
5/31/23
8:30 AM 1Hr JACOBS, WILLIAM Rtrn Filing of Charges D222023CR191 Fremont County Courtroom 201

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search


Now all I need to know is - how old is Jacobs?
Twenty-one-year-old William Jacobs of Florence—the boyfriend of the baby’s mother— was allegedly the last person with the child before 911 was called.
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Here's another article - has info that I have not seen before.

What a loser this guy is just geez .
 
Wednesday, May 31st:
*Return Filing of Charges Hearing (@ 8:30am MT) - CO - Edward Hayes (10 mos.) disciplined like a dog by mom’s boyfriend, was found unconscious at Motel 6. The child was transported to the Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs, May 21, 2023 & died on May 23, 2023, Canon City. - *William Jacobs (21) BF of mom arrested & originally charged (5/23/23) with child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, but police say the charges are expected to be amended. Held on $75K cash only bond.
The Canon City Police Dept. started investigating the case Sunday morning, 5/21/23 when they received a 911 call from a nurse. The arrest papers state the nurse was at a motel when she “overheard the incident” from a neighboring room. The incident in question reportedly involved the suspect being too rough with the victim, identified as 10-month-old Edward Hayes. The suspect, William Jacobs, claims that while his girlfriend, the mother of the child, was at work he was changing the diaper of Hayes when Hayes “went stiff & began making gargling noises.” Jacobs reportedly told investigators he began shaking & slapping the baby on the back to get him to breathe. The nurse from next door called 911 & started CPR. The child was rushed to the hospital & eventually passed away. Jacobs was originally charged with child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, but police say the charges are expected to be amended. As of Tuesday, 5/23/23 Jacobs was being held in jail without bond.
5/24/23 Update: Return Filing of Charges hearing (first appearance) on 5/31/23 @ 8:30am.
 
the affidavit states. “William stated that he was not a fan of Edward’s father, but he’d never take it out on Edward.”
Affidavit: Man suspected of abusing baby who later died told authorities he disciplined the baby ‘the same way as he did his dog’

Jacobs was originally charged with child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, but police say the charges are expected to be amended.

As of Tuesday, Jacobs was being held in jail without bond.
WARNING, GRAPHIC: Baby dies in Colorado as mother’s boyfriend is suspected of child abuse
 
Looks like the hearing was rescheduled... and could not find any articles on why.


Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
6/7/23
8:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON JACOBS, WILLIAM Rtrn Filing of Charges D222023CR191 Fremont County Courtroom 201

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search
 

May 31, 2023
The 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday was granted a one-week extension to file charges against a man suspected of abusing a 10-month-old baby who later died in a Colorado Springs hospital.
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Jacobs initially was arrested on suspicion of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury.

Both the prosecution and the defense are awaiting findings from the autopsy, forensic neuropathologist review and additional investigatory reports.

On Wednesday, Jacobs' public defender, Daniel Zettler, said at this time, the incident is a tragedy, but not a crime, but Deputy District Attorney Wendy Owens said the prosecution disagrees with his assertion.

"The People do believe that based on our observation of the autopsy and our communications with our law enforcement partner that a crime was very likely committed here," she said.
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Charges are expected to be filed June 7.
 
Wednesday, June 7th:
*Return Filing of Charges Hearing (@ 8:30am MT) - CO - Edward Hayes (10 mos.) disciplined like a dog by mom’s boyfriend, was found unconscious at Motel 6. The child was transported to the Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs, May 21, 2023 & died on May 23, 2023, Canon City. - *William Jacobs (21) BF of mom arrested & originally charged (5/23/23) with child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, but police say the charges are expected to be amended. Held on $75K cash only bond.
Case & court info from 5/21/23 thru 5/24/23 reference post #9 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...yfriend-canon-city-21-may-2023-arrest.679072/

5/24/23 Update: Return Filing of Charges hearing (first appearance) on 5/31/23 @ 8:30am. 5/31/23 Update: The 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday was granted a one-week extension to file charges against Jacobs. Jacobs initially was arrested on suspicion of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. Both the prosecution & the defense are awaiting findings from the autopsy, forensic neuropathologist review & additional investigatory reports. On Wednesday, Jacobs' public defender, Daniel Zettler, said at this time, the incident is a tragedy, but not a crime, but Deputy DA Wendy Owens said the prosecution disagrees with his assertion. "The People do believe that based on our observation of the autopsy & our communications with our law enforcement partner that a crime was very likely committed here," she said. Charges are expected to be filed 6/7/23. Return filing of charges hearing on 6/7/23 @ 8:30am.
 
Found an article on yesterday's hearing!


June 7, 2023
The man who was the last person to care for a 10-month-old baby who died after being discovered unresponsive in a Cañon City motel room last month formally was charged with first-degree murder in district court Wednesday.

William Jacobs, 21, also has been charged with child abuse resulting in death, child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury and cruelty to animals.
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Deputy District Attorney Wendy Owens said the defense has been on notice since the baby, Edward Hayes, died May 23 that this case would be filed as a homicide.
 
Following the hearing Wednesday, Jacobs now faces four charges: first-degree murder of a child under 12 years old, child abuse resulting in death, child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury and misdemeanor cruelty to animals.

Jacobs is being held at the Chaffe County jail without bond, and he will make his next court appearance on June 21.
Fremont County man has charges upgraded to murder following death of infant
 
Following the hearing Wednesday, Jacobs now faces four charges: first-degree murder of a child under 12 years old, child abuse resulting in death, child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury and misdemeanor cruelty to animals.

Jacobs is being held at the Chaffe County jail without bond, and he will make his next court appearance on June 21.
Fremont County man has charges upgraded to murder following death of infant

I have him being held on a CASH ONLY $75K bond... Judge must have changed it to no bond with the 1st degree murder charge. Changing my notes! And thanks for posting that! :)
 
I have him being held on a CASH ONLY $75K bond... Judge must have changed it to no bond with the 1st degree murder charge. Changing my notes! And thanks for posting that! :)
Thanks for all your work in the threads keeping us up to date on things as we proceed towards trials. I rely on those updates more than you know. Sadly we have so many to keep track of :(
 
Thanks for all your work in the threads keeping us up to date on things as we proceed towards trials. I rely on those updates more than you know. Sadly we have so many to keep track of :(

Agree - WAY TOO many!! :(

And you are quite welcome! :)
 

June 13, 2023

The mother of the 10-month-old baby who died May 21 after he allegedly was abused by his caregiver was arrested Friday.


According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office’s CrimeWatch, Brook N. Crawford, 20, was arrested by the Cañon City Police Department on Friday on suspicion of child abuse – negligence resulting in death.


According to the FCSO, she was released on a personal recognizance bond by the court.
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Crawford is expected to appear in court for a formal filing of charges June 21.
 

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