Father forced his 4-year-old daughter into intense “exercises” where he hit her with boxing gloves because she was a bed-wetter, resulting in part of the girl’s skull being removed; sentenced

California – In a disturbing case in California, a 27-year-old father, identified as T. Alexander, has been sentenced to life in prison for torturing his 4-year-old daughter, identified as Alani, to the brink of death. The sentencing was announced by the District Attorney’s Office on December 13, coincidentally falling on the little girl’s birthday. Alexander was found guilty last month of multiple charges, including torture assault on a child causing a comatose condition and corporal injury to a child. The jury and judge also found true all special allegations and aggravating factors, including the victim being vulnerable, Alexander taking advantage of a position of trust, and causing great bodily injury to a child under five.

Alexander was arrested in November 2021 following a horrifying episode of abuse that culminated in his young daughter being airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to reports from local news outlets, the child suffered from traumatic brain and spinal injuries, broken bones, and multiple cuts and marks all over her body. Records from the ER reveal that the girl had part of her skull removed to alleviate the rpessure in the brain. These horrific injuries have resulted in a permanent vegetative state, a grim outcome that has shocked the community and all involved in the case.

On November 12, 2024, after a thorough legal process, the DA’s Office announced that Alexander was convicted by a jury of torture, assault on a child causing a comatose condition, and corporal injury to a child. The severity of these charges was compounded by special allegations that were proven true during the trial, including the vulnerability of the victim, Alexander’s betrayal of trust, and the significant bodily injury inflicted on a child under five. Deputy District Attorney R. Kelly, who prosecuted the case, expressed a solemn victory in her statement: “Alani faces a future filled with unimaginable challenges due to the defendant’s reprehensible conduct, but today’s verdict holds him accountable and brings a measure of justice to her and to all those profoundly affected by this case.”

The victim’s mother, K. Watts, was living on the East Coast when she received the devastating news about her daughter’s condition. She recounted to the media in 2022 how a detective informed her of her daughter’s injuries. Watts was in Georgia, while Alexander had moved to California to pursue a rap career. Watts set up a GoFundMe page asking for help through this tough period. “This is a cry for help. If you have it in your heart to donate, I really thank you in advance,” part of the fundraiser reads.

Initially, Alexander dismissed the critical injuries as a simple accident, claiming their daughter had “passed out standing in time-out.” Further details emerged in court documents, revealing Alexander’s cruel method of punishment for his daughter, whom he described as a “bed-wetter.” His disciplinary measures were excessive and abusive, involving rigorous exercises where he hit her with boxing gloves, a belt, and speaker wire. These revelations painted a stark and brutal picture of the environment that led to such tragic outcomes for a defenseless child.

This case not only highlights the severe impacts of domestic abuse but also the critical gaps in protective measures for vulnerable children. It serves as a somber reminder of the responsibilities and trust placed in parents and the catastrophic consequences when they are grotesquely violated. Alexander will be eligible for parole, a detail that adds complexity to the case, considering the irreversible damage inflicted on his young daughter.