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Man Admits Brutal Baby Murder
1 Jan
Summary
- A West Virginia man pleaded guilty to murder charges.
- He admitted to abusing a 3-month-old infant he was babysitting.
- Sentencing is scheduled for February 6, 2026, with a life sentence possible.

A West Virginia man has admitted to murder and child abuse in connection with the death of a three-month-old infant. John Michael Tames pleaded guilty on December 18, 2025, to second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.
The infant, Everly, was reportedly in Tames's care when she suffered severe injuries, including brain hemorrhaging and skeletal fractures. Authorities responded to a cardiac arrest call at Tames's home on January 5, 2024.
Tames's sentencing is set for February 6, 2026. He faces a potential penalty of 15 years to life in prison for the "brutal" abuse that led to the infant's death.




