Texas Parents Charged in Infant Daughter's Death
Glenn Wayne Smith, 25, and Jasmine Marie Ellison, 24, were arrested on October 5, 2024, in Houston, Texas, and charged with felony injury to a child after their 5-month-old daughter, Ja'nae, died on October 3, 2024, from alleged abuse. As of June 14, 2026, Smith's bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000, while Ellison's attorney argued for a lower bond; both remain in custody at the Harris County Jail. Prosecutors allege the infant suffered severe injuries, including a brain bleed and multiple rib fractures, between September 26-29, 2024, and that parents delayed seeking medical help. Court documents indicate the injuries were from aggressive shaking, and the infant was brain dead upon hospital admission on September 26, 2024.
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June 2026 — 2 developments
Glenn Wayne Smith's bond reduced to $250,000 in infant daughter's death case
Glenn Wayne Smith's bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000 in connection with the death of his infant daughter. The infant died in October 2024 after allegedly suffering severe injuries, including a brain bleed and broken ribs, over four days in late September 2024.
Texas Parents Face New Legal Arguments on Bond and Charges in Infant Daughter's Death
Jasmine Marie Ellison's attorney argued for a lower bond, citing her community ties and employment, as both parents remain in custody at the Harris County Jail. Glenn Wayne Smith faces charges of causing serious bodily injury to a child, while Ellison is accused of causing serious bodily injury by omission. The infant died on October 3, 2024, after allegedly suffering abuse over four days and a four-day delay in seeking medical help.
November 2024 — 1 developments
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison due back in court in November 2024
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison were reportedly due back in court in November 2024, while being held on a combined bond of $400,000.
October 2024 — 5 developments
Parents Glenn Smith, Jasmine Ellison charged after 5-month-old daughter dies from alleged abuse
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison are facing charges after their 5-month-old daughter, Ja'nae, died from alleged abuse. Prosecutors claim the abuse occurred over four days, beginning September 26, 2024, and that the parents delayed calling 911 until September 29, 2024. The infant was found with a brain bleed, multiple rib fractures, and died on October 3, 2024.
Mother Jasmine Ellison Noticed Child's Injuries, Contacted Hospital Before Infant's Death
Reports indicated that Jasmine Marie Ellison, the mother, had observed injuries on the child and contacted the hospital prior to the infant's death but did not bring her in immediately.
Smith and Ellison's bail set after infant suffered fractures and brain bleed from aggressive shaking
Court documents revealed the infant suffered both old and new fractures, a brain bleed, and that medical examiners indicated the injuries were from aggressive shaking. Smith's bail was set at $250,000, and Ellison's at $150,000.
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison arrested, charged with felony injury to a child
Glenn Wayne Smith, 25, and Jasmine Marie Ellison, 24, were arrested and charged with felony injury to a child.
Infant Succumbs to Injuries From Alleged Abuse
The infant succumbed to her severe injuries sustained from alleged abuse.
September 2024 — 2 developments
Glenn Smith and Jasmine Ellison gave inconsistent statements about infant's injuries
During the infant's hospitalization, Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison allegedly provided inconsistent statements to medical staff regarding the cause of the child's injuries.
Infant admitted to Houston hospital brain dead with severe injuries, including brain bleed and rib fractures
A 5-month-old infant was admitted to a Houston hospital with severe injuries, including multiple rib fractures and a brain bleed, indicating aggressive shaking. Medical staff noted the child was brain dead upon arrival.