Teen Father Charged with Infant Abuse | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

A 19-year-old father in Missouri is facing life-altering charges after allegedly inflicting catastrophic injuries on his five-week-old son — including brain bleeds, retinal hemorrhages, and broken ribs — by shaking him violently and dropping him face-first onto a hardwood floor. The infant was found unresponsive and rushed to a children’s hospital, where emergency surgery was performed. Kelley initially denied abuse but later confessed to the brutal acts, admitting he ignored visible bruising on his baby. He remains jailed without bond, with his next court date set for August 19th. Listen in…