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Father's Brutal 4-Hour Beating Leaves Daughter Critical
14 Jul
Summary
- An 11-year-old girl suffered kidney failure after a four-hour beating.
- The father allegedly waited a week to call for medical help.
- Authorities recommended attempted murder charges for the severe abuse.
A severe child abuse case has left an 11-year-old girl in critical condition after allegedly being beaten for four hours by her father, Aaron Dyk, 32. The prolonged punishment, reportedly over a stolen watch, led to the girl experiencing seizures and acute kidney failure.
Court records reveal Dyk waited approximately one week after the alleged beating to seek medical attention. First responders were called to a location off Idaho Highway 41 near Nagel Road on Friday evening. The girl was transported to the hospital, where medical staff alerted authorities to their concerns of child abuse.
During the investigation, officers noted extensive bruising and trauma on the girl. Dyk admitted to using a leather belt, repeatedly striking his daughter until she became pale and unable to eat. The child's stepmother and step-grandmother reportedly believed the girl had a tendency to steal.
The girl's condition was dire, necessitating dialysis for her kidney failure. Police characterized the beating as "torturous" and "interrogation-style," leading to a recommendation for attempted murder charges. As of Monday, she remained in critical condition at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.
