Darius Stephone Nichols , a 20-year-old Florida father, has been arrested and charged after being accused of fatally abusing his 3-month-old daughter, Nova .
More Details On Darius Stephone Nichols’ Alleged Actions Of Fatally Abusing His 3-Month-Old Daughter Nova
On April 30, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on reports of an unresponsive 3-month-old baby, as reported by Fox 35 Orlando. When deputies arrived, they reportedly attempted CPR on the baby. However, she was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead “a few hours later.”
According to the outlet, Nichols told deputies that Nova had “fallen from the sofa and become unresponsive.” According to his son, “only injuries his daughter would have had on her body would have been from falling off the couch.”
More Details On The Arrest & Charges Against The Florida Father
However, an autopsy report revealed that Nova suffered “multiple acute skull fractures.” Nova also had “bilateral retinal hemorrhages,” and her “rib cage had multiple healing rib fractures.” Furthermore, during a search of Nichols’ home, they reportedly discovered tablets suspected to be fentanyl and marijuana.
According to the outlet, Nichols was later arrested and charged with “first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse.” He reportedly denied abusing the infant. However, he is currently being held without bond at the Orange County Jail.
“In her short life, baby Nova suffered horrific abuse and trauma,” officers reportedly stated, per Fox 35 Orlando . “She is resting peacefully now, and our detectives will get justice for baby Nova.”
According to WESH , Nichols is expected to appear for his next court hearing on May 13.
In Addition To Darius Stephone Nichols, Another Florida Father Made Headlines For Alleged Actions Involving His Infant
The arrest of Darius Stephone Nichols comes months after another Florida father made headlines for alleged actions involving his infant daughter.
As previously reported by The Shade Room, Joshua Ruiz-Martinez was arrested in February on charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child.
Ruiz-Martinez allegedly placed his daughter in a full bathtub before leaving her alone for at least 10 minutes.
He returned to find the infant “submerged beneath the water.”
