Babysitter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Child Abuse Charges
BANNING, Calif. – Heather Lyn Greenman, a 37-year-old babysitter from Beaumont, pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges on Wednesday. Greenman is accused of killing a 15-month-old boy by inflicting severe head trauma and abusing another boy.
The arrest of Greenman came after a two-month investigation conducted by the Beaumont Police Department. Along with the murder charge, she is also facing charges of assault on a minor resulting in great bodily injury and child cruelty.
According to the Beaumont police, Greenman initially reported that the 15-month-old boy had fallen while running in her home on April 26. However, the child later died at a hospital due to “swelling of the head and bleeding on the brain.” The suspicious nature of the death prompted detectives to launch an investigation.
During the course of their investigation, detectives discovered another victim – a 2-year-old boy who had also suffered serious injuries while under Greenman’s care.
Greenman appeared before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Joshlyn Pulliam for her arraignment. The judge scheduled a felony settlement conference for August 17 at the Banning Justice Center.
Authorities have expressed concerns about Greenman being a flight risk, citing her connections to people in Las Vegas. As a result, her bail has been increased to $1 million.
The case has shocked the community of Beaumont, and parents are now questioning the safety of leaving their children in the care of others. The incident serves as a reminder for parents to thoroughly vet and research potential babysitters before entrusting them with their children.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The Beaumont Police Department is working diligently to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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Why was the bail for Heather Lyn Greenman increased and what is the concern about her attempting to flee
Title: Babysitter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Child Abuse Charges
BANNING, Calif. – A shocking case involving a 37-year-old babysitter, Heather Lyn Greenman from Beaumont, has left the community in disbelief. Greenman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to murder charges and other related offenses after being accused of causing severe head trauma to a 15-month-old baby, resulting in his death. Additionally, Greenman is facing charges of assault on a minor resulting in great bodily injury and child cruelty for allegedly abusing another child under her care.
The arrest of Greenman followed a two-month investigation conducted by the Beaumont Police Department. Initially, Greenman claimed that the tragic incident occurred when the 15-month-old boy fell while running in her home on April 26. However, the child later passed away at the hospital due to “swelling of the head and bleeding on the brain,” raising suspicions that prompted detectives to launch an investigation.
During the thorough investigation, detectives uncovered another victim – a 2-year-old boy who had also suffered serious injuries while under Greenman’s care.
In court, Greenman appeared before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Joshlyn Pulliam for her arraignment. A felony settlement conference has been scheduled for August 17 at the Banning Justice Center.
Concerns about Greenman attempting to flee have led to her bail being increased to $1 million. Authorities have noted her connections to individuals in Las Vegas, heightening the flight risk factor.
The incident has left the Beaumont community shaken, with parents now questioning the safety of leaving their children in the care of others. This case serves as a stark reminder for parents to conduct thorough background checks and research potential babysitters before entrusting them with the well-being of their children.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with additional information to come forward. The Beaumont Police Department is working tirelessly to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families.
City News Service contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2023 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
This tragic incident is absolutely heartbreaking. It is crucial that justice is served for the innocent toddler and that the perpetrator faces the consequences of their actions.
This is an absolutely devastating case that reveals the horrific nature of the crime. It’s disheartening to think that a person entrusted with the care of a child could commit such acts. Justice must prevail for the innocent child who lost their life.