Melrose Man Enters Plea for Death of his Infant Daughter
Friday, October 4th, 2019 -- 11:39 AM
-A Melrose man charged in Jackson County Court for the death of his infant daughter appeared in court on Thursday.On September 4th, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a woman stating she found her infant daughter deceased. In a horrific scene, the infant was found dead, upside down with blood on her face in a swing. Investigators believe the child was face down for several hours. According to authorities, the infant’s father, Armas Cravins II, admitted to leaving the infant home alone with three other children while their mother was at work. He said he left a second time and took the infant with, but didn’t secure the child properly in the vehicle. His other children were left sleeping in their rooms with a dog leash holding the door shut. The mother said she didn’t check on the infant when she returned home, because Cravins said she was asleep.
Authorities said Cravins gave several different versions of the story and even blamed the family dog at one point. Cravins is being charged with 2nd degree reckless homicide and four counts of neglecting a child, each one with a different modifying factor attached. Cravins is being held on a $10,000 cash bond. During his preliminary hearing on Thursday, probable cause was found so his court proceedings will continue. He also entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him. He’s scheduled to be back in court November 6th.
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