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Written by: K. Bishop
Published May 22, 2023 @ 9:40 PM ET
MABLETON, Ga. – The father of an infant girl was arrested on April 25 after the baby was found badly beaten with severe head trauma and unresponsive in the family’s home. The man claimed his family was cursed and possessed by evil spirits.
According to warrants, Juan Francisco Hernandez stated that “he believes paranormal activity has been conducted by spirits or a bad person who attempted to make his family suffer” and “believes said victim was possessed and that he may have been as well.”
The baby suffered severe injuries, including retinal hemorrhages, intracranial hemorrhages, and complex skull fractures, and was in respiratory failure. The baby was rushed to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, police say. The condition of the infant is not known at this time.
Hernandez was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and child cruelty. He spent three days in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center before being released. His bond amount was listed at $33,220. Hernandez has reportedly been ordered to stay away from children.
He will be back in court this month for a probable cause hearing.
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