Who is Erin Sauls and what is she accused of?

Erin Sauls is a 23-year-old daycare owner in Arkansas accused of capital murder in the death of an 8-month-old infant.

What happened to Elijah Flowerday at the daycare?

Elijah Flowerday, 8 months old, was found unresponsive at Erin Sauls's daycare and later died from injuries consistent with being slammed on the floor.

When did the incident involving the infant occur in Little Rock?

The infant was found unresponsive on the morning of December 30, 2025, at a daycare in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Daycare Owner Accused of Slamming Infant's Head in Frustration

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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.

Daycare Owner Accused of Slamming Infant's Head in Frustration

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.