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Man who critically injured newborn baby that woke him up now faces first degree murder charge

Posted at 7:46 PM, Feb 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-22 03:11:28-05

HILLSBROOUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A man who was arrested Monday night for critically injuring a 16-day-old newborn baby now faces a first degree murder charge, authorities say.

ORIGINAL STORY: Man admits to critically injuring newborn after baby woke him up shortly after feeding, deputies say

The newborn baby that deputies say 29-year-old Aaron James Bordelon critically injured died from those injuries on Tuesday.

Bordelon told deputies he "forcefully" picked up the baby and admitted "this is my fault." Shortly after picking up the child he said the child's physical condition deteriorated, breathing slowed and bruising under the eyes and on the eyelids was visible. Bordelon did not call for immediate medical attention at the time, according to the Sheriff's Office.

When the newborn's mother arrived at their location, Bordelon ordered a Lyft ride share and took the child to Brandon Regional Hospital. According to a press release, Bordelon attempted to conceal the bruising on the newborn with makeup but the mother tried to remove it before they arrived at the emergency room, according to deputies.

"Abuse in any form is unacceptable and this case is especially tragic and emotionally difficult for our detectives as it involves an innocent and defenseless child" said Sheriff Chad Chronister. " There is help available for parents who may feel overwhelmed, by calling 211 for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay."

Bordelon remains in the Falkenburg Road Jail.