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Florida Mom Accused: Ring Linked to Infant's Death
14 Sep
Summary
- A mother is accused of fatally striking her infant son multiple times.
- Investigators believe a large, square-shaped ring was used as a weapon.
- Alcohol consumption by the mother was noted as a potential factor.
A Florida mother, Jessica Vlasac, has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse resulting in death after her 3-month-old son died from multiple blows to the head. Investigators identified a large, square-shaped ring worn by Vlasac as a potential weapon, with the medical examiner's findings aligning with injuries consistent with being struck by such an object. Vlasac initially claimed she had accidentally fallen asleep with the infant, only to discover him unresponsive. The autopsy revealed bleeding around the skull and three distinct impact injuries, including an L-shaped wound. Evidence of alcohol consumption earlier that day was also presented, with the father reporting Vlasac becomes violent when drinking. Authorities have ruled out co-sleeping as the cause of death. The arrest occurred on Thursday, September 11, 2026, with the investigation ongoing.
