Texas Parents Charged in Infant Daughter's Death
Glenn Wayne Smith, 25, and Jasmine Marie Ellison, 24, were arrested on October 5, 2024, in 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 November 1, 2024: Smith and Ellison were due back in court, held on a combined bond of $400,000 ($250,000 for Smith, $150,000 for Ellison). Prosecutors allege the abuse occurred over four days, starting September 26, 2024, with the infant suffering a brain bleed and multiple rib fractures, and that the parents delayed calling 911 until September 29, 2024. Medical examiners indicated the injuries were from aggressive shaking, and the infant was brain dead upon hospital admission on September 26, 2024.
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8 updatesGlenn 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Glenn Wayne Smith, 25, and Jasmine Marie Ellison, 24, were arrested and charged with felony injury to a child.
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The infant succumbed to her severe injuries sustained from alleged abuse.
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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.
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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.
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