Couple Arrested Following Tragic Death of Baby
A couple from Lincoln, Nebraska, has been arrested after the tragic death of their 4-month-old daughter, believed to be the result of injuries from shaking. Reports indicate that Ryan Greenwood, the father, told the police that he had been “playing rough” with the baby shortly before she began to cry.
Ryan, 36, and Tanya Greenwood, 28, are facing serious charges, including child abuse resulting in death. They are also accused of failing to provide medical help to their infant daughter. The Lincoln Police Department confirmed the details of their arrests.
Emergency responders were called to the couple’s apartment on August 14 at around 5:30 a.m. after Ryan reported that the baby was unresponsive. Upon arrival, officers found both parents present.
An autopsy revealed that the baby died from a traumatic brain injury, consistent with being shaken, and a child abuse specialist noted that her injuries appeared non-accidental. It was suggested that immediate medical attention might have improved her chances of survival.
Ryan claimed that after playing with his daughter, he gave her a bottle and put her to bed. However, hours later, Tanya noticed that she was not waking up as usual. Ryan alleged that he performed CPR before calling his mother and then 911.
Tanya, on the other hand, described a different situation. She mentioned that after returning from grocery shopping on August 13, she found their daughter crying in a way she described as “the worst cry I had ever heard.” Although she wanted to seek medical help, she claimed that Ryan discouraged her from doing so.
Investigators found that Tanya had observed Ryan shake their daughter in moments of frustration in the past. After the baby’s death, she also searched online for information about shaken baby syndrome and had previously questioned Ryan about injuries on their child.
As of now, it is unclear if the Greenwoods have secured legal representation. They are being held at the Lancaster County Jail, with bonds set at $1.5 million for each of them. Local authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
If you suspect child abuse, you can reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453 for confidential support, available 24/7.
