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Posted on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 : 7:41 p.m.

Autopsy results awaited in death of child; Ypsilanti man held in jail on child abuse charge

By Cindy Heflin

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Leroy Beals

Police and prosecutors are awaiting the results of an autopsy as they investigate a child abuse case in which an Ypsilanti man is charged, MLive reported.

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Timothy Martin

Timothy Martin, 25, was being held Monday in the Lenawee County jail on a first-degree child abuse charge after the death of LeRoy Henry Beals, 1, of Hudson.

The child died Wednesday evening after going to Toledo Children’s Hospital Monday night with injuries. Martin had been arrested earlier that day. He is the boyfriend of the child’s mother, Erin Graham.

The child’s funeral was scheduled for Monday afternoon.

Comments

Erica Sprinkle

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 1:43 p.m.

i just want to say i know the suspect Tim Martin. i known him since 2008. i have dated him off and on. when i saw one of the articles i couldn't believe it. i really hope they will get justice for Leroy Beals and that Tim should receive the highest punishment if he is charged with murder, which is life in prison without parole. i am just so saddened. i thought i KNEW Tim. but i guess I never really did. and he was around my child who is now 7.

Tlmk75

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 : 6:26 a.m.

That's a scary thought! Good thing nothing ever happened to your child. As I stated earlier, no matter how much u trust or think u know someone, don't ever take that chance when it comes to children. I'm grateful u never had to deal with this horror. My sympathize go out to this little boys mom and I hope if this man is indeed guilty (gotta watch my words here)) he is punished to the fullest!

music to my ear

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 10:18 p.m.

and what thoughts were going through your mind, lucky for you ,that you quit seeing him, so sorry for the mom who lost her little boy.

music to my ear

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 10:17 a.m.

to all the moms out there who are so desperate for a babysitter, never use a boyfriend you only known a short time. he probably was nice to the child,in front of you and the minute you walk out the door, he was mean to the child ,please young girls if they offer to babysit just say no. beg your mom , dad ,or aunt. to babysit . to many children are being killed by "the boyfriend"

Tlmk75

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 : 6:20 a.m.

I commented something very similar to this story above and it was removed by aa.com! I totally agree with u! Although some biological fathers are guilty of this same crime, it's seen more and more with the boyfriend! The biological father has more of an emotional bond (usually) then any other man does! Don't ever let a boyfriend babysit , even if u trust him to the fullest! Never take that chance! Let's see if this comment makes it on here!?

lawless

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 6:24 a.m.

And heres the craziest part of the story....he was friends with Paul Creps...the guy from Ypsi who got caught for being a Child Predater....i worked with them both..

Erica Sprinkle

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 1:45 p.m.

u worked with Tim?

Westfringe

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 2:19 a.m.

Evil. The only people who should have children are responsible married adults. So many children being born into abusive broken homes these days.

Ann23

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 11:59 p.m.

Some abusers are much better con-artists than others and therefore are able to get away with more for a longer period of time. They also really like to control.

Ann23

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 11:53 p.m.

Abusers are con-artists. If a woman ends-up a single Mom because she divorced one, it doesn't make her a bad parent. Being a single parent doesn't make a person an abuser or irresponsible. Being married doesn't mean a person isn't abusive or irresponsible.

Billy Bob Schwartz

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 7:30 p.m.

Westfringe...How would you choose those who are responsible? Do you think all married adults are safe with kids? Do you think all unmarried adults are not safe with them? This makes no sense whatsoever. Oh, and who do you think should sit in judgment over those who would have children, to determine which should be safe enough and which would not, and then doing whatever it is you would propose as a way of stopping others from having kids? Wow.

Westfringe

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 5:04 p.m.

captain_k how does that relate to my comment at all? People who have children should be ready for the responsibility. I am sorry if that offends you. Children dying because their parents are losers offends me.

captain_k

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 11:41 a.m.

how do you feel about forced sterilization? or the idea that someone needs to pass a test before being allowed to procreate?

Billy

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 1:53 a.m.

Those lacking in the emotional fortitude required of infants should NEVER be left as their sole caretaker.

Billy Bob Schwartz

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 7:25 p.m.

Timc...My experience is that it isn't so much what you say buy how you say it. If you say the man is a murderer, it's gone. If you say he is an alleged fatal child abuser, it might get through. However, sometimes it's okay to omit the alleged. I have yet to figure out how that works, but I would keep writing. It would be great if we had the ability to edit our comments, but it probably won't happen. What happened to this poor baby is disgraceful. Whoever is responsible needs to pay to the full power of the law.

Tlmk75

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 9:20 a.m.

Seriously!? My comment was removed!? Wth did I say that was against your guidelines?? This is why I haven't commented on here in a very long time!!! RIDICULOUS!!

jackdaniels

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 12:50 a.m.

Does not deserve to see the light of day, ever again.

Tlmk75

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 : 5:30 a.m.

He does not deserve to see light ever again! I hate these kind of stories! Hearing them more and more everyday! Anyone who takes a child's life does NOT deserve to keep their lives! That baby is soooo cute and little! What could he have possibly done to make anyone want to harm him! Sleep peacefully little man!