Publication year: 2011
Source: Child Abuse & Neglect, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 18 February 2011
Erica, Bell , Michelle, Shouldice , Alex V., Levin
Objectives: To present a detailed confession from a perpetrator of Shaken Baby syndrome. Methods: Case study. Results: We present a confession of Shaken Baby syndrome describing how the perpetrator severely injured a 3 year old with repeated bursts of acceleration–deceleration (shaking). The child sustained retinal and intracranial hemorrhage. Details of the confession and circumstances by which it was obtained lead us to believe its accuracy. Conclusions: Accurate perpetrator confessions offer useful windows into realities and pathophysiology of abusive head trauma.