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Mother Charged in Brutal Baby Assault
1 Aug
Summary
- Mother faces felony charges for assaulting her infant daughter.
- The infant may never recover basic motor or speech functions.
- Hospital staff alerted authorities after noticing bruises and hypothermia.
A mother from Abington faces serious charges after allegedly inflicting severe injuries on her two-month-old daughter. Jillian Timmons, 34, pleaded not guilty to felony charges including assault and battery on a child causing serious bodily injury and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. She is currently being held on $100,000 cash bail.
The infant remains in critical condition at Children's Hospital in Boston, where she is being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit. Prosecutors indicated the child may suffer permanent disabilities, potentially impacting her ability to walk, speak, feed, or care for herself.
Authorities were alerted on July 17 when Timmons brought her baby to South Shore Hospital. The infant was found with facial bruises and a dangerously low body temperature of 93 degrees. Investigations revealed evidence of brain bleeds that were several days old, consistent with physical abuse and blunt force trauma.
Timmons was arrested on Thursday afternoon following a two-week investigation. If she makes bail, she is prohibited from contacting the infant or the baby's father. Law enforcement seized electronic devices and a journal from her residence. Her next court appearance is scheduled for August 31.
