Newborn Boy's Death Accused to Day Care Worker for Allegedly Expressing Frustration towards Crying

A Day Care Worker Said She Was ‘Frustrated’ When A Newborn Boy Began To Cry. She’s Now Accused Of His Murder.

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Wick faces charges of murder, child abuse, and operating a daycare without a license.

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On September 26th, police in Carrington responded to a call at Wick's home and found the baby boy, Reed, unresponsive.

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The infant suffered a traumatic head injury and went into cardiac arrest.

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He died two days later on September 28th.

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Court documents state that the infant's injury and subsequent death were caused by Wick's actions.

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Wick was operating the daycare illegally.

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The motive for the crime is unclear, but Wick has expressed frustration at the crying of the baby.

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The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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The community is mourning the loss of the innocent child.

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