Rotten Mango #385: Mom Microwaved 2-Month-Old Baby For 5 Minutes While Having A Seizure
Aug 27, 2024
Grandma C, a concerned grandmother, recounts the horrifying moment when she discovered her daughter, who was having a seizure, with her two-month-old baby, Mirabelle, in distress. Mirabelle had severe radiation burns, raising alarming questions about her treatment. Investigators delve into chilling parallels with past cases involving microwaves, exploring the complexities of mental health and cultural beliefs. The podcast paints a gripping picture of family chaos, tragic misunderstandings, and unsettling realities surrounding infant care.
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Grandma Finds Baby Severely Burned
- Grandma Chua found two-month-old Mirabelle limp with bright red peeling skin after Kai appeared sweaty and drenched in urine. 911 arrived and Mirabelle was pronounced dead within nine minutes at the scene.
Burn Pattern Didn't Fit A Space Heater
- Investigators noted Mirabelle's burns didn't match a space heater because hair and clothes weren't equally charred. They suspected an uncommon injury pattern consistent with radiation-type burns.
Forensics Linked Burns To Microwaves
- Forensic experts compared Mirabelle's injuries to other rare cases and concluded they were consistent with microwave thermal injuries. Two prior infant cases with similar internal radiation burns strengthened that conclusion.