First I will share the facts of the story with you. A 3 year old little girl from Iowa by the name of Autumn Elgersma, has died from wounds inflicted by her daycare provider.
The "Day Care Provider" Rochelle Sapp works out of her own home. She picked up Autumn and threw her to the ground because she wouldn't remove her coat. Keep in mind this is a 3 year old girl we're talking about. Rochelle then called Autumn's mother and said the girl had fallen down the stairs, this is the best story she could cook up.
Two days later Autumn died in Sioux Falls South Dakota children's hospital while receiving treatment for skull fracture and brain swelling. Doctors told authorities that the girl's injuries were inconsistent with falling down the stairs.
Police allege that Sapp, 33 admitted to throwing the girl to the ground when they re-interviewed the caretaker on Thursday about Autumn's injuries.
Sapp was charged with willful injury and child endangerment resulting in serious injury, both felonies but not serious enough for me. Autumn's death however means that new charges will be filed following the autopsy. Please comment on and share this blog post if you hate this woman as much as I do.
The parents are understandably very saddened at the loss of their little girl. They say they are strengthened by prayers from others in their difficult time.
"She was just fun to be around, and we're going to miss her a lot," next door neighbor Bev Rohrs told the newspaper Friday. Little Autumn Elgersma is gone, but not forgotten.
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Very tragic and sad ordeal.
Just a quick word. Parents please make sure you check out the people who will be watching your kids. You can never be too careful concerning your child's safety.
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