This episode originally aired on Jan. 22, 2025.
The term Shaken Baby Syndrome conjures up images of an angry, frustrated parent losing control, and shaking their child so violently as to cause brain damage, and possibly death.
But what if the explanation isn鈥檛 that clear-cut? What if it isn鈥檛 abuse at all?
Two Ohio cases illustrate the complexities in diagnosing, investigating and litigating such cases.
This hour, we鈥檙e learning about what鈥檚 now called abusive head trauma.
Guests:
- Pamela Colloff,
- Dr. Suzanne Haney,
- Randy Papetti,
- Ken Otterbourg, researcher,
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