PA - Leon Katz, infant, murdered, and twin, injured by babysitter, Pittsburgh- June 24, 2024

[LifeIsAMystery]

I wonder why she was changing the surviving baby with both parents present?

In this video, it's stated that one story told LE was that she took a nap after the parents went to the hospital at 6:30 pm. Would be very early CA time, no? And odd to leave baby unattended when his twin has been taken to the ER with injuries?

 

[Shamrock1]

So was it a bassinet, or a bouncer seat?

A preliminary hearing was held for Nicole Virzi, a San Diego woman who was babysitting 6-and-a-half-week-old Leon Katz when she said he had fallen from his bassinet.

California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

A woman facing several charges, including homicide in the death of a baby in Pittsburgh, made an appearance in court.

www.cbsnews.com

Virzi told police she had gone in the family's kitchen to get a baby bottle and heard the baby screaming. She told police that when she returned, the baby was on the floor and out of a bouncer seat.

Woman accused of killing infant, assaulting his twin brother in Shadyside

According to investigators, one of the twins, 6-week-old Leon Katz, died of blunt-force trauma to the head.

www.wtae.com

I’m guessing a reclined glider/bouncer - example below. Not a “bounce-a-roo” for an older infant with trunk control and not a bedside bassinet or “play ‘n play.”

Bouncer Bliss—cozy for your newborn | BabyBjörn

Let your baby rock gently & comfortably in Bouncer Bliss! Our baby bouncer is a snug place for your newborn to play nearby while you do chores. For ages 0–2.

www.babybjorn.com

 

[Henry2326]

Can't imagine what all the info is that will help explain but it just doesn't make sense.....especially a newborn falling out of a bassinet.
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A preliminary hearing was held for Nicole Virzi, a San Diego woman who was babysitting 6-and-a-half-week-old Leon Katz when she said he had fallen from his bassinet.

"There is a general misunderstanding of what transpired in the public. And we ask that people wait until they've heard all the facts to resolve their thoughts on this matter. And the facts will come out at the appropriate time at the appropriate venue. We asked that people refrain from judging," Shrager said.

California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

A woman facing several charges, including homicide in the death of a baby in Pittsburgh, made an appearance in court.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[JoeFromLB]

Can't imagine what all the info is that will help explain but it just doesn't make sense.....especially a newborn falling out of a bassinet.
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A preliminary hearing was held for Nicole Virzi, a San Diego woman who was babysitting 6-and-a-half-week-old Leon Katz when she said he had fallen from his bassinet.

"There is a general misunderstanding of what transpired in the public. And we ask that people wait until they've heard all the facts to resolve their thoughts on this matter. And the facts will come out at the appropriate time at the appropriate venue. We asked that people refrain from judging," Shrager said.

California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

A woman facing several charges, including homicide in the death of a baby in Pittsburgh, made an appearance in court.

www.cbsnews.com

The last sentence in the article quotes her lawyer saying they plan to enter a guilty plea.

 

[Henry2326]

The last sentence in the article quotes her lawyer saying they plan to enter a guilty plea.

I don't even know what to say.....

 

[SMK777]

The last sentence in the article quotes her lawyer saying they plan to enter a guilty plea.

Other articles have said a plea of not guilty will be entered, and that she denies all wrongdoing (see upthread discussion from yesterday).