Toddler In Critical Condition; Mother’s Boyfriend In Custody
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(October 21, 2008)—A Killeen toddler with severe head trauma was in critical condition Tuesday evening in the pediatric intensive care unit of Scott & White Hospital in Temple and his mother’s boyfriend was in custody, charged with injury to a child.

Police arrested Malcolm Jamon Evans, 22, of Killeen Sunday evening after responding to a 911 call from a residence at 614 Adams Ave. about a child who was not breathing.

When officers arrived, they found the toddler’s distraught mother, whom police did not identify, standing on the side of the road with her unconscious child in her arms.

She told officers that her boyfriend had been babysitting the boy while she was at work, but said the boyfriend showed up at her workplace to take her home because of an emergency involving the toddler.

She arrived home to find the boy unresponsive.

Police said as she picked the toddler up and attempted to leave the apartment, her boyfriend attacked her and then fled in his vehicle.

The toddler was taken first to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and then was flown by helicopter to Scott & White.

Police later arrested Evans.

He was charged initially with assault in connection with an attack on his girlfriend and on Tuesday, he was named in a complaint charging injury to a child.

His bonds total $255,000.
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Posted by: Catarina Location: Comanche on Oct 27, 2008 at 11:15 AM
he will get what he deserves cuz child abusers like him arent very liked in prison dont drop the soap CHILD ABUSER!!! ur gunna get abused now lets see how u like it!! i pray for the little boy to come out ok!!
Posted by: susiebw Location: Kempner on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Michelle, mine didn't get posted either. Maybe they don't like us. I STILL say beat that animal everyday almost to death for the rest of his days on earth.
Posted by: concerned Location: Waco on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Any update at all on the condition of the baby?? I am praying that the child comes through as well.
Posted by: Michelle Location: Central TX on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Not sure why my comment did not get posted...just let all the folks who comment on this story....have 15 minutes with this POS and it will all be over....no tax $$$ spent..a great stress releiver....enough said....Children are blessings and I pray this child comes through...
Posted by: Jess on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Who a person is to the parent doesn't really matter- grandparents abuse children as well. Maybe he worked nights so they didn't have to pay daycare. It doesn't matter who, what, where, when, or why... all that matters is that he's locked up and hopefully the baby will pull through. Come on people have some heart!
Posted by: From 'round Here Location: Gatesville on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:35 AM
OH!!! That'll be the day some man handles one of my children that way and then lives to tell his "cellie" about it. If it were me, I would be the one in prison for murder of a 22 year old jerk!! With that said...I do pray for the mother and her sweet baby...may we see a full recovery!
Posted by: a mom Location: central texas on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:20 AM
here's an idea: Let the mother of the baby get first dibs at beating the s*** out of him and then send him to gen. population
Posted by: A mother of a princess Location: killeen on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:29 PM
First of all, no one on these comments knows this mom or what she is going through. Second of all, you can't blame her for leaving the baby with the boyfriend. She probably trusted him. You don't know the story and don't blame the mom, she is obviously distraught and I don't think she would take him back. Kill him maybe but not take him back. Who in their right mind would do that after someone almost killed your child? Get real people. If it was me though, I woulda called the cops and then gone and got my gun and shot him in both arms!
Posted by: MMH Location: BELTON on Oct 22, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I say bury him up to his neck in a bed of army ants, film it and let it be known and shown to all child abusers!!!
Posted by: greylady Location: waco on Oct 22, 2008 at 02:36 PM
May God bless this precious baby. Save us all some tax dollars and put him in the general pop with a sign "child abuser"
Posted by: a mom Location: waco on Oct 22, 2008 at 02:30 PM
I have to agree with everyone, he needs to be put away in that little cell and let the big boys have him. I'd like to get my hands on him first though.
Posted by: Erin Location: Waco on Oct 22, 2008 at 01:17 PM
First of all, my prayers go out for this child's recovery. Who knows what this mother is thinking or what she has been through. There was no indication listing that she had been abused previous to this day, there is a first time for everything. Please do not blame this mother until further information has been released in regards to this case. Having been in an abusive relationship myself, I was able to walk away and not listen to the bs excuses that these "boys" give. There are women who do realize what is wrong and have the strength and support to walk away. Please do not judge this mother until the full details of this story have been released. Again, please surround this innocent child in every prayer possible. This child cannot have too many prayers right now.
Posted by: Mother of Three Location: Temple on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I'm assuming this happened in Killeen?? The reason I ask is because Adams is also a big road in Temple. What a sicko. Asking why is pointless because he's so demented that us normal people won't be able to understand it anyway. He could have just walked away, which is apparently what he did AFTER he nearly killed the poor baby because it said he left to go get her at work. If it was my baby he'd be glad he's in jail and not out where I could get to him. I pray the boy makes a full recovery.
Posted by: Sandra Location: Temple on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Jeanette: My thoughts exactly. I think most of us with a little life experience can tell you what is NOT love. Unfortunately, the young ones have to learn the hard way (like we did). So sorry that this mom had to find out in such a terrible way. Blessings to her and her child.
Posted by: me Location: temple on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:16 AM
1st this girl is probably just trying to make a living for her and her son and probably this loser too who probably doesnt work and he does this. children are no problem....he either was hungry, sleepy, didnt feel good, or needed a diaper change. here you think that someone who "loves" you wont injure your child. i have never left my children with anyone except their grandparents because of this very reason. i dont want to ever be in this situation or have my children go through this because of mommy's boyfriend. this makes me sick---can you imagine if he would have just left him there to die and wait for the mother to get home---sick people in this world----why would he do this??????????even out of rage or the child interupted him he didnt have to hurt him--i really hope the mother doesnt take this boyfriend back and i will pray for the little boy and strength for the mother to go on with life without this POS and i pray the little makes it and wont be brain damaged------------------
Posted by: Concerned citizen Location: Killeen on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I hope the guards turn their back on this pig. He deserves to suffer like that innocent child is.
Posted by: BD Location: Central , TX on Oct 22, 2008 at 09:42 AM
First off we need to pray for baby. Second get a rope & hand the sorry S.O.B.for what he did to that poor baby.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 22, 2008 at 09:41 AM
janette, she will let the man back in her life because she is stupid, he will tell her he is sorry and he will change. she will take him back, they always do, stupid people only think about their happiness. not the consequence of their actions.
Posted by: lala Location: killeen tx on Oct 22, 2008 at 09:16 AM
okay 1 the mother is at fault too, letting her boyfriend take care of her child so she can work. did she even think, especially with everything going on now days, a boyfriend... or a freakin babysitter, stupid girl... 2 hes a freaking idiot too, trying to stop her mother from taking care of her child. well i guess your that dumb to be put in that situation, not deserving it, the outcome will only be bad. i feel for that little child the only innocent one. maybe the mom will think next time who she will let watch her child.
Posted by: Citizen Location: Killeen on Oct 22, 2008 at 08:38 AM
This is very upsetting. How a grown man can beat a small toddler of 2 years. He needs to get what he deserves. Put him in jail, they'll take care of him there.
Posted by: Belton Location: Belton on Oct 22, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Look at this poor guy in his picture...dont you feel sorry for him? I am sure that he has some reason for doing this - maybe he was abused as a child so that gives him the okay to do it to other children. Yeah, right!!!! I hope you rot in your cell and never get out but I am sure your lawyer will find some loop hole for you to get back out onto the streets so you can do it again. You are some piece of work Mr. Evans.
Posted by: Jeanette on Oct 22, 2008 at 12:13 AM
THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. WHAT HAPPEN TO PARENTING CLASSES. FOREMOST YOU AS A MOTHER HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL TO WHE YOU TRUST YOUR CHILD WITH. THIS MAN YOU CALLED YOUR BOYFRIEND APPARENTLY DON'T CARE FOR YOU OR YOUR CHILD. YOU HAVE TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILD. PLEASE SEEK COUNSELING AND WORK ON YOUR SELF ESTEEM. DO NOT ALLOW THIS MAN BACK INO YOUR LIFE. HE WILL DO THIS AGAIN. HE DO NOT LOVE YOU.
Posted by: somebody Location: somewhere on Oct 21, 2008 at 09:55 PM
make sure this pig dont leave the prison
Posted by: Joh Location: Waco on Oct 21, 2008 at 09:31 PM
This is just a crying shame a 22 year old boy has injured this girls baby and then tried to do harm to her, i hope they lock his a?? up and throw away the key, this needs to stop, sickos hurting poor innocent kids who can't defend themselves.A?? Hole
Posted by: CK Location: McGregor on Oct 21, 2008 at 09:15 PM
I hope and pray this baby is ok...
Posted by: Anon Location: Waco on Oct 21, 2008 at 08:47 PM
How big of a jerk can you be to beat a toddler so bad that he is in intensive care? Like the last person wrote, he will get his. Wait till the other inmates find out what he did.
Posted by: Mystified Location: Here on Oct 21, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Why would you trust this man with the life of your child? Find a "boyfriend" with a job and pay licensed day care. I wouldn't leave him with my dog, let alone my precious baby! Prayers sent for Mom and Son!
Posted by: Stacy Location: Killeen on Oct 21, 2008 at 08:13 PM
What is wrong with these people? Why do they have to harm innocent children? This makes me sick! I can not stand that!! This man deserves to be punished to the full extent of the law~
Posted by: Rachel Location: Temple on Oct 21, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Send the guy to the chamber of horrors and let the inmates work him over!!!
Posted by: dmg Location: waco on Oct 21, 2008 at 07:37 PM
He needs to be put to death...there is NO EXCUSE for this !!!!!!
Posted by: Diane Location: Killeen on Oct 21, 2008 at 07:25 PM
He attacks a mother trying to save a child HE injured and is eligible for bond??? Are you serious?
Posted by: anonymous Location: Austin on Oct 21, 2008 at 06:28 PM
CREEP!! I hope he gets his.
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