Camryn Jakeb Wilson

Camryn Jakeb Wilson of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died less than three months after his birth on New Year's Day, 2008. Wilson's father, Craig R. Wilson, was arrested and charged with murder in his infant son's death. Craig Wilson, who has pleaded not guilty, reportedly confessed to police that he shook and squeezed the child violently after an argument with his wife. Wilson's trial was set for September 2008.^{1 2}

Fast Facts

1. Camryn Jakeb Wilson was born at 12:33 a.m. local time on January 1, 2008¹
2. Wilson died on March 25, 2008, at Akron Children's Hospital²
3. June 16, 2008: Summit County, Ohio, medical examiner ruled Wilson's death a homicide²
4. Medical examiner said the baby's death was the result of a "traumatic brain injury"²
5. Wilson had a skull fracture and bleeding in the brain³
6. Wilson was reportedly the victim of shaken baby syndrome¹
7. Wilson's father, Craig R. Wilson, was arrested on March 13, 2008²
8. Wilson reportedly admitted to authorities that he shook the child during an argument with his wife, Crystal Wilson, on March 12, 2008¹
9. Craig Wilson is charged with murder, assault and child endangerment²

Shaken Baby Syndrome

According to The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, approximately 1,200 to 1,400 infants are injured or killed each year as the result of shaken baby syndrome. The center says 25% of the babies die from their injuries and 80% of those who survive suffer permanent disability, including brain damage and mental retardation.⁴

Disclaimer

The information on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for more information on shaken baby syndrome.

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