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EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 49 MIN

22 Year Old Mom Asked Why Her Child_s Liver is Torn _ Ribs Broken

from Red Tree Crime · host Red Tree Crime

"The doctors said it was the worst case of internal bleeding they had seen in a child that age. And the mother sat in the interrogation room with one question on her face: 'How do I explain this?'"In this deeply disturbing true crime episode, we investigate the case of a 22-year-old mother brought in for questioning after her toddler was admitted to the ER with a torn liver, multiple broken ribs, and injuries consistent with severe blunt force trauma. We break down the interrogation transcript — her shifting stories, her eventual silence, and the moment the lead detective confronts her with the medical evidence that makes accidental injury impossible. Featuring expert analysis on pediatric forensics, the psychology of young parents under pressure, and how medical examiners can distinguish falls from impacts. This episode is a sobering look at child abuse cases that begin with "I don't know what happened." Listener discretion absolutely required — graphic discussion of injuries to a minor. Not for sensitive listeners.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/red-tree-crime--6847553/support.

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