Cops: Boy Dies Tied To Stroller, Mouth Duct-Taped

UPDATED: 6:14 pm EST March 8, 2005

NEW YORK -- A Brooklyn toddler was allegedly smothered by his baby sitter, who is accused of putting duct tape over the boy's mouth.


Police said 19-month-old Jaylen Robinson (pictured, left) was with the baby sitter, Tammie Williams, 40, on Sunday. Police said the boy had an ear infection and wouldn't stop crying, which prompted the baby sitter to tie him into his stroller and duct tape his mouth shut.

The boy was congested and couldn't breathe through his nose.

When the toddler began gagging, the baby sitter called 911. Police arrived at the apartment in Brooklyn, and found the boy unconscious. He was pronounced dead at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.

Police have charged Williams with second-degree murder.

OMG!!! that is soooo sad :(

:mad:You dont even want to know what I really want to say pertaining to that babysitter :blah:but how can someone hurt an innocent child....I mean damn....He had a ear infection why didnt she just call the parents home to take him to the hospital....OH GOD!!!!!:eek::angry:

Hello Family,

I have happened to meet thatever so cute baby last year when he was maybe two months old. His mom came up to the school to check on her younger sister who was in 8th grade at the time. I live and teach in the neighborhood where Jaylen brothers and sister attend school. The younger brothers don't really seem to know what's going on but the older brother in 5th grade is not doing well at all. We must pray for the Robinson and Washington family. It is such a shame that a innocent baby had to die!!

Grace and Peace
Breen

The terrible things that happen in this world! I am so sad. I will pray for these families and friends effected by this tragedy.