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Daycare Owner Accused of Slamming Infant's Head in Frustration
1 Jan
Summary
- An 8-month-old was found unresponsive at a daycare and later died.
- Daycare owner Erin Sauls allegedly admitted to slamming the baby's head.
- Sauls cited frustration and a headache as reasons for the alleged actions.
An 8-month-old infant has died, and the owner of a daycare facility in Arkansas faces capital murder charges. The incident occurred on the morning of December 30, 2025, when police responded to Erin Sauls's residence, where she operates a daycare. Officers found the infant unresponsive and performed CPR before rushing him to a local hospital. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital, with preliminary findings indicating homicide.
During a police interview, Sauls allegedly confessed to repeatedly slamming the infant's head against the floor while changing his diaper. She stated her actions were due to feeling frustrated and experiencing a headache. Authorities believe these actions are consistent with the child's skull fractures and brain bleeds. Sauls was arrested on the same day the incident occurred.
Erin Sauls, 23, appeared in court on December 31, 2025, where she pleaded not guilty to the capital murder charge. A judge denied her request for bail, and she remains in custody pending her trial. The victim has been identified as Elijah Flowerday, and a GoFundMe has been established to assist his grieving family with funeral expenses.
