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1-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide
30 Jul
Summary
- A 1-year-old girl's death was ruled a homicide due to severe injuries.
- Her father, Imodd Brown Dillihay, was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter.
- The child suffered profound blunt force trauma to her head and neck.
The death of a 1-year-old girl, which occurred earlier this year, has officially been classified as a homicide. Authorities announced on July 30, 2026, that the child's father, 29-year-old Imodd Brown Dillihay of Atlantic City, has been taken into custody. He faces a charge of first-degree aggravated manslaughter.
The incident came to light on February 2, 2026, when police responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive child. The baby was transported to a local hospital but tragically succumbed to what investigators described as profound injuries. An autopsy revealed severe blunt force trauma to her head and neck.
Documented injuries included significant contusions and abrasions, along with internal bleeding and swelling in the brain. Officials stated that evidence suggests Dillihay was the sole caretaker for the child when these injuries occurred. The special victims units of the police and prosecutor's office led the investigation into the infant's death.
