“You hurt her and let her suffer;” 5-month-old girl died after the 32-year-old man her mother dated for three months fractured her skull and then blamed the injuries to a fall; man charged
Ohio – In a disturbing case in Ohio that has left a community reeling, a 32-year-old man, identified as G. McIntosh, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 5-month-old daughter, identified as A. Reynolds. Prosecutors say McIntosh fatally injured the baby while he was left alone to care for her, then fled the home and later tried to claim that her devastating injuries were the result of a fall. McIntosh remains in custody at the county jail on a $2 million bond, following a court appearance last week where prosecutors detailed the horrific final moments of the child’s life.
According to court documents, McIntosh had been dating the victim’s mother for about three months and was living with her and her children at their home in Ohio. On October 13, the mother left the residence for roughly an hour with her two older children, leaving her 5-month-old daughter in McIntosh’s care. When she returned, McIntosh allegedly left the home immediately, saying nothing about the baby’s condition.
Shortly after, the mother found her 5-month-old daughter limp and rushed the baby to the hospital. The girl’s mother, whose identity hasn’t been publicly revealed, tried desperately to get in touch with McIntosh as doctors worked to save her daughter’s life, searching for answers about her daughter’s condition but to no avail. According to reports, McIntosh initially ignored his girlfriend’s texts and calls. When he finally responded, McIntosh claimed the infant had fallen, insisting that her injuries were accidental. But medical examiners quickly determined the child’s wounds were inconsistent with any fall, revealing instead a brutal assault that caused multiple skull fractures and blunt force trauma. The 5-month-old girl was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later.
In court, prosecutors read a heart-wrenching statement from the victim’s grieving mother, whose words captured the depth of her pain and anger. “You asked me to trust you and I trusted you with my baby, and you took her from me. My baby didn’t deserve that. I can’t imagine what you put her through. I don’t deserve to have to bury my 5-month-old baby. I can’t believe I let my guard down and trusted you. You hurt her and let her suffer. A baby, a defenseless baby. How dare you. You are a monster, and you will reap what you sow.” The victim’s family later shared their heartbreak publicly, describing the child as a joyful and loving infant whose “big eyes” and “beautiful smile” had brought light to everyone around her. In a GoFundMe page created to help cover funeral costs, her mother wrote, “My sweet Angel was taken from us way too soon. A mother is never prepared to bury her child. Her precious memories will live on forever.”
Authorities have not disclosed whether McIntosh has a prior criminal history, but prosecutors emphasized that his actions were deliberate and violent, not accidental. The evidence, they said, pointed to a man who lost control and inflicted fatal injuries on a defenseless infant, then attempted to evade responsibility. As of now, McIntosh faces a murder charge, though investigators have indicated that additional charges may follow as forensic and medical evidence continues to be reviewed. The case has reignited conversations in Ohio about domestic violence and the dangers of children being left in the care of untrustworthy adults. For the victim’s family, however, the focus remains on justice for a baby whose short life ended in unimaginable pain.
