A California babysitter charged with first-degree murder in the death of a young child has been linked to the serious injuries of another child, and police say there may be additional victims.
Heather Greenman, 37, was arrested June 29 in Beaumont, about 80 miles east of Los Angeles. the police announced on Monday. Bail for him was set at $1 million.
Greenman’s investigation began April 26, police said, when the Riverside County Coroner’s Office notified department staff of the death of a 15-month-old boy who had suffered a head injury while Greenman was caring for the children. children.
“The babysitter, identified as Greenman, reported that the child had fallen while running and was transported to an area hospital for swelling in the head and bleeding in the brain,” police said in a news release.
“The child subsequently succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. During the incident, the child was being cared for at the nanny’s home,” the statement said.
During an extensive investigation that resulted in several search warrants, police said, officers discovered there was a second victim, a 2-year-old boy, who suffered “various serious injuries” while in Greenman’s care. The injuries were not previously reported.
After her arrest, Greenman was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Center on charges of child abuse and abuse resulting in death, charges that were later enhanced to include first-degree murder after a review by the prosecutor’s office. district, police said.
Greenman remained at the correctional facility Friday and his next court date was Aug. 17, according to jail records. Greenman’s attorney declined to comment Friday. His relatives could not be reached for comment.
“Detectives believe there may be additional victims and ask anyone with information regarding this case to contact Beaumont Police Department Detective Sergeant at 951-769-8500,” police said.
Marcedes Cashmer, a Beaumont police spokeswoman, said Friday she didn’t know if investigators had found additional victims than Greenman was caring for. However, he said that possibility exists because Greenman has been known to advertise childcare jobs locally in Facebook groups for a long time.
