Infant shaken; father jailed


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Coos County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a North Bend man Thursday in connection with an assault on his 6-month-old son.

At 10:56 p.m., deputies responded to Bay Area Hospital after Sean Robertson, 25, called 911. He told dispatchers his son, Tryson Bradford, had quit breathing and he was taking him to the hospital, a Coos County Sheriff’s office press release said.

Deputies arrested Robertson at the hospital on a charge of first-degree assault. Police said an emergency room examination indicated Tryson was suffering from shaken baby syndrome. The child was airlifted to Oregon Health & Science University, where he was in serious condition this morning, a hospital spokesman said.

Robertson was taken to Coos County jail, where he is being held on $500,000 bail.

The investigation is continuing police said.
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someones mom wrote on Jun 22, 2008 11:29 AM:

to tryson's mom-I couldnt imagine how it feels for you to have this happen to your son. dont listen to all the people on here who are critisizing you-you and only you know whats best for your child. hope everything works out for you both.

ARP wrote on Jun 19, 2008 2:35 PM:

Why is it that people who know the truth and give there thoughts are not heard. Did the dad get in trouble for robbing a store with a gun? AND THE MOM WHY IS SHE NOT RAISING HER CHILD,AND LEAVEING IT UP TO THE GRANDMA. And all the sudden she is the perfect mom, get a grip there are bad people and good ones in this world.

Melissa wrote on Jun 18, 2008 8:50 PM:

To Trysons Mommy,
Sweety i am sure that you did NOT see any signs not all abusers show signs,so PLEASE dont listen to all these people who think they have the perfect life because not a one of them know what you are going through. Everyday someone snaps and their family and friends cant believe it and they say they never saw any signs so i truly believe you.You just love and take care of that baby and dont waste your time trying to defend yourself because none of these negative people mean a thing to you so dont let what they say bother you.save that energy for your baby and dont give them the time of day you dont have to prove yourself to ANYONE and my prayers are still with you.Always remember that Tryson is a gift from god to you and his family so take good care of him!!!

you make me sick wrote on Jun 18, 2008 6:35 PM:

why would you take a baby out to the dunes anyways it's no wonder something happend! You are the one to blame, it was like 10pm and your baby is out at the dunes riding around in a truck while you were off riding a qaud! how does that make you feel?

Trysons mommy wrote on Jun 13, 2008 4:26 PM:

To all of you who keep saying its my fault... ITS NOT. I didn't see any signs of my son being hurt. It would take one SICK person to leave their own child or anyone elses children with someone who is abusing them. I cant change what happened to him, but I can change what happens. I know now, I can't trust ANYONE but my closest family, those are the only people who truely care for him and that is all he will grow up to know, He is doing well and he is VERY VERY loved. He is a strong kid and I hope nothing but the best for him. He is my everything, now and always!!!

To a young mother wrote on Jun 12, 2008 3:09 PM:

Good for you, but not all "young mothers and fathers" are as fortunate as you. Some do lose their tempers and some just don't know how to be parents at such young ages and feel their youth has been taken away by being parents, and they resent it.

A Mother wrote on Jun 12, 2008 3:06 PM:

So, you can make all the excuses you want but usually people do show signs but people don't want to see them. Most spouses killed by the other knows this could happen but chooses to stay in the situations for what ever reason. And a lot of the parents whose children went on killing sprees, would have known if they had checked out the bedrooms. One or more had guns and knives in their rooms and books and other info on Killing people. People just never take the clues right in front of them serious. Women especially see a lot of clues in their spouses or boyfriends of what they are capable of doing but choose to do nothing about it, because most of the time, they have nowhere to go to get out of the situation or have no money to leave.

young mother wrote on Jun 12, 2008 11:46 AM:

and get off the young parent kick. I was a mom at 19 with two at the age of 21. I never harmed my children and they are both well adjusted,respectable, productive, in there late 20's adults. Being a young parent has nothing to do with it. Also remember, people can snap, there are not always warning signs, if he even did it. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? My prayers for a speedy recovery for the whole family.

Melissa wrote on Jun 12, 2008 8:19 AM:

I would just like to say that I dont know this baby's family but I think they need our support not critisism.To all of you that think the Mother should have seen signs you tell me did all the parents of the kids at high scool shootings see signs that their kid's were going to go to school and shoot people do women or men see signs that their husbands or wifes were going to kill them and their children Know they dont if they did most of these killings would never happen.My point is is that there isnt always signs.My Prayers are with this Family!!!

A Mother wrote on Jun 9, 2008 8:42 AM:

Who says "nice guys" don't lose their tempers with a crying baby. Lots of nice people end up losing patience with a crying baby, or a child who won't mind. It takes a very mature person to have the patience with children and have the sense to not hurt them. Young people are having babies they have no right to be having when they take their frustrations out on the children. Mothers have to be real careful who they leave the children with. If they have any suspicions at all of the person they should never leave the children with them. Most mothers can see if her husband or boyfriend loses patience when the baby cries, and if she knows this, DON'T LEAVE THE BABY OR CHILD ALONE WITH THIS PERSON.
And problems such as unemployment, alchol, drugs, family disputes, all these things can make a person take his anger or frustrations out on the person who can't defend themselves. SO BEWARE MOTHERS WHO YOU LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN WITH

anon wrote on Jun 8, 2008 11:29 AM:

I don't know these people but what I heard is that this guy is a nice guy - and this situation is not at all what it seems..... hopefully the truth will come out and everyone can be safe in this situation. my prayers are for all involved parties (and the peanut gallery wanting to jump in) - this includes Mama, Papa (incarcerated), Baby, extended family, and all those putting in their two cents.

The truth will come out and hopefully there won't be too many people wiping the egg off of their face

DK wrote on Jun 7, 2008 12:31 PM:

Has anybody asked this question? How does the hospital know that the kid was shaken? Seems to me that it would be nearly impossible to know that for sure unless the neck had been broken, and even then...

Auntie wrote on Jun 6, 2008 5:58 AM:

Tryson deserves to be with his mommmy. She is the only one that can comfort him right now. Anyone trying to take him away from her is a horrible person. Tryson will suffer for the rest of his life. It breaks my heart that anyone could hurt my handsome nephew. My heart melts everytime I see him and he smiles up at me. I thank GOD that he is still here. Auntie, Uncle, and Cousin love you to death Tryson!

Trying not to Judge...but... wrote on Jun 5, 2008 3:27 PM:

Tryson's mommy:
didn't you see the signs that maybe the Dad had some anger issues if that is in fact how Tryson was hurt....if he is guilty and you knew he was not fit to be with your son...seems to me you hold some the responsibility too. If he can't be protected from his father, then it is up to his mother to give him safety at all costs!!! Kids this age cannot speak out and protect themselves.

Trysons mom wrote on Jun 3, 2008 8:07 PM:

Accident or not... It happened and my son was seriously seriously hurt.

get a grip wrote on Jun 3, 2008 8:28 AM:

Angry mother too, you should be ashamed for passing judgement against the mother when you don't know either parent. The injury being an accident,possible but unlikely. SBS has been caused before when people have shaken their bay attempting to resicitate them but the majority are shaken by males.

Lily wrote on Jun 2, 2008 1:45 PM:

I dont think he should even be arrested for something like that

Becky wrote on Jun 2, 2008 1:44 PM:

sounds like an accident to me

Amen wrote on Jun 1, 2008 11:21 AM:

Well said, Former Schoolmate.

To the Angry Mother(s) in this thread, I sure hope I'm never coming back as one of your kids. That kind of temper without knowing all the facts is really dangerous. Especially whoever posted the first rant. You should really see someone about that, seriously.

Some totally rabid and hateful people jumping to conclusions in this community, wow!

Oldie wrote on Jun 1, 2008 11:16 AM:

I am so saddened that people are having babies that cannot take the stress that having them puts on people. Babies need love and compassion and tolerance, and so many young people have none of this with their babies. Young people, please use BIRTH CONTROL if you have no patience to care for a crying baby, because they all CRY....they cannot talk to tell you what is wrong .
I am sick to death of hearing about fathers, boyfriends, babysitters, etc. shake or hurt babies left in their care. To bad the day of stay at home Mothers is long past.

soa wrote on Jun 1, 2008 11:00 AM:

To Cmon: Of course BAH isn't lying, but the doctors aren't capable of determining who hurt the baby. Obviously Something happened to this child and theres going to be a long legal process befor the facts come to the light. You have made severel assumptions that seem to be based on standard SBS cases. Just because you googled SBS and read it usually takes place when a baby is crying does not mean that is what happened here. Why don't you keep to the facts, and quit filling in the blanks of this story with your own assumptions.

Maude wrote on May 31, 2008 6:52 PM:

Wake up people - there's something wrong in our society when 2,000 babies per month are seen at Dornbecker Hospital for Shaken Baby Syndrome. Something must be done to stop these horrific crimes against the most vulnerable in our society! Step up and make a difference and recognize the truth for what it is.

Shaken Baby Syndrome often causes irreversible damage. In the worst cases, the death rate is almost half of all babies involved.

Children who survive may have:

* partial or total blindness
* hearing loss
* seizures
* developmental delays
* impaired intellect
* speech and learning difficulties
* problems with memory and attention
* severe mental retardation
* paralysis (some particularly traumatic episodes leave children in a coma)

Even in milder cases, in which babies looks normal immediately after the shaking, they may eventually develop one or more of these problems.

If we don't protect our children, who will?

Mommy wrote on May 31, 2008 6:38 PM:

I am trysons mother... For those of you who care about tryson, and those of you who don't... you know who you are, Tryson is home with me where he belongs. He is doing wonderful and has made a quick recovery. This will be a battle he will fight for THE REST OF HIS LIFE. I will be by his side the ENTIRE time. Thanks to everyone who has shown there support for Tryson. It means alot to all of us who love Tryson.Please keep Tryson in your thoughts and prayers this is far from over. Thank you god for letting my baby pull through this.

someone thats amazed at all you people... wrote on May 31, 2008 11:57 AM:

i think that all the people here that are saying he did it and he didn't do it are only here for the argument. Tryson is loved by all his family, including his mom AND dad and whether or not anyone shook him can't be changed, we can just keep him in our hearts and hope he fully recovers. i think that there are too many angry people here, on both sides. maybe some FORGIVNESS is in order, as i am convinced in my heart that this was an accident, whoever hurt this baby (since it hasn't been proved and no one has been convicted) has that guilt in their heart, and anyone that jumps to conclusions is, in my opinion, being very unjust. not even those that know the people involved know the whole story, so i think that hateful comments have no place here, only prayers.

quikwink wrote on May 30, 2008 10:59 AM:

SOMEONE WHO REALLY CARES-----As noted in my first comment,my main concern is the health and well being of the child.Im not defending sean,but,also not procescuting him either before the real facts are out.Before adding me to your fouls list you should have read my comment,and understand what i posted.I could go on n on about your posting,but wont waste the time.

truth sayer wrote on May 30, 2008 10:25 AM:

the original injury that made tryson stop breathing was 2 weeks old....thats where the shaken baby syndrom came from...and sean didnt have tryson then!all of you that jump to conclusions are just believeing the limited information that was released those of us who know the truth feel bad for those of you who would point fingers.

Former Schoolmate wrote on May 30, 2008 7:32 AM:

As a former classmate of Sean I was saddened to see that this has happened. He obviously loved his son enough to call 911 and I am sure he is also hoping his son pulls through. For those of you asking where the mother was, you should be ashamed of yourself! Do you assume all mothers should stay home with their children while the father makes all the money? This is a very sad and stressful situation for all families. A person can never know that this would happen unless their were severe psychological issues apparent. I am not saying that what happened was ok, it absolutely was NOT ok. I am just saying that I am sure Sean feels horrible and I pray that Tryson is ok. Sean did the right thing by calling 911. There may have been things going on outside of the home that added to the stress in Sean's life. Nobody can blame poor Tryson. NOBODY should blame the mother. Sean will go to jail and learn from this situation. Tryson is at a wonderful hospital and getting the best treatment. He is in everyone's prayers along with his mother & father.

mommytwins wrote on May 29, 2008 8:30 PM:

This is indeed a sad story! I don't know how someone could find enough strength in there body to take such a small inocent baby and shake him hard enough to cause him to stop breathing... it is beyond me. As a mother of 4 month old twins, I know the frustrations of a crying baby, but I could never even imagine harming either one of them. But I also think we need to be more focused on praying for this little boy and his family that he suffers no long term health problems. I will pray for all of you that Tryson will be ok!

Quick to Judge wrote on May 29, 2008 11:43 AM:

My first concern is for the baby and a full recovery. My second concern is that people just assume this young man is guilty. We have not even heard all of the facts. Is seems to me that it also is a shame that we are quick to throw this young man in to jail, or as some early comments, the death penalty. If he does turn out to be guilty then he should get the maximum punishment, but lets not judge until we know the whole story.

agrandma wrote on May 29, 2008 11:01 AM:

I think we need to remember the baby in our prays.We also need pray for the daddy he needs our pray also.We don't know all the facts.

CMON.. wrote on May 29, 2008 10:48 AM:

In my earlier comment I ( in my frustration) failed to mention that my thoughts and prayers are with the baby and his mother and family and praying he makes a full recovery with no lasting effects..I am not trying to judge, although it is hard not too...i dont know the whole story~ Im sure the guy knows he did wrong and will have to suffer the consequences and yes, lets all focus our prayers on Tryson

concerned parent who knows Tryson wrote on May 28, 2008 7:46 PM:

What we all need to focus on is Tryson. We can judge all we want but the one who needs the prayers and love is Tryson. He is A loving baby and I hope that he will be ok. I know Auntie and uncle and I know that he is A well loved little boy.

thinkin bout mommy wrote on May 28, 2008 7:02 PM:

We love you Janie! Tryson is in our prayers.

Try not to judge...please wrote on May 28, 2008 2:30 PM:

This child and his family need your thouhgts and prayers...please put the bad thougts aside and be thankful he's in good hands now. His family loves him very much and needs your prayers to help him recover. Joseph...your prayers have helped us all understand what you are going through...hang in there Tryson will be ok.

CMON.. wrote on May 28, 2008 10:20 AM:

Geeezz people...it seems to me that if BAH evaluated the baby and found he had shaken baby syndrome and flew him out...why would they lie? He obviouly harmed the baby. As a young mother of a cholic baby, frustration is a very real thing. however, harming the baby is NOT a option!! He could have called 911 BEFORE hurting the child, and asked for help?- He hurt a baby for crying out loud, how can anyone defend that?????

Auntie wrote on May 28, 2008 9:20 AM:

My Nephew is coming home soon with his mommy!!! I love you Tryson. Can't wait to see you guys home again.

me wrote on May 27, 2008 2:36 PM:

Mother was at work trting to make money to provide for her child! She loves him more than anything

Try not to judge wrote on May 27, 2008 2:06 PM:

Please just pray for baby Tryson...he needs it.

Angry mother too wrote on May 27, 2008 7:38 AM:

lets get real here, if this father could not handle the stress of a crying baby, the mother was well aware. We all know the sign of frustration, tell me she didnt know!

Hilary wrote on May 24, 2008 10:10 PM:

Baby not shaken, police leaping to conclusions. Maybe the WORLD should get their facts straight. Besides Daddy's are not the only ones who shake babies. Don't believe everything you read!!!!! The WORLD reporters need to review their ethics standards and check facts before printing.

moonpenny wrote on May 24, 2008 2:03 PM:

*high fives Jupiter*

Keep this baby deep in your prayers tonite people, he's going to need them.

Pray for the father, if he didnt love or care about his son, he wouldnt of called for help.

gramie wrote on May 24, 2008 9:13 AM:

judge not,lest ye be judged,especially when all facts are not in. Just pray that the baby will be ok.

Jupiter wrote on May 23, 2008 9:56 PM:

Yes a terribly sad story. My thoughts & prayers for this child's recovery and for the family's healing.

Quikwink: Thank you for your voice of reason.

Will not claim: Pot/Kettle. Grow up.


To Distressed Uncle wrote on May 23, 2008 9:38 PM:

I'm sorry about your nephew! Stories like this make me sad and angry. I hope they figure out the truth whatever that may be and that Tryson is OK!!!

Will not claim CBNB until the KKK is out wrote on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM:

I'm surprised you enlightened people from CB/NB are complaining. According to all of you white folk, only the illegals do anything wrong.

Distressed Uncle wrote on May 23, 2008 7:33 PM:

I hope my nephew will be okay. Poor Tryson.

ononomous wrote on May 23, 2008 6:08 PM:

Shake him to within an breath of his life. Or, IF he goes to prison, maybe another inmate will treat him to the same kind of violence! Rapists and child abusers get "flags" put out on them in there.

Another sad story wrote on May 23, 2008 6:00 PM:

Where was the baby's birth mother in all of this???

moongirl wrote on May 23, 2008 5:35 PM:

I agree with quikwink..you angry mothers need to stop being the judge jury and executioner til you know all the facts!!! Maybe you should be shaken for your way of thinking!

TB wrote on May 23, 2008 2:47 PM:

$500,000 bail!!!!!..WHY even give him the right to be bailed out!!??,lesser crimes are committed and people are held without bail!

Quikwink wrote on May 23, 2008 1:35 PM:

The investigation is continuing police said.
Did you angry mothers forget to read that part?

quikwink wrote on May 23, 2008 12:39 PM:

angry mothers..stop being judge,jury and prosocuter before the facts are out.BAH,police, and DA's office is well known for fribuluse charges.job security you know.i feel very bad for the baby and hope the best outcome possible.

Another Angry Mother wrote on May 23, 2008 11:50 AM:

Maybe he should be shaken to within an inch of his life...seems like a fitting punishment to me!

ANGRY MOTHER wrote on May 23, 2008 10:37 AM:

He needs to be put way for life!!! Or better yet death row so we dont have to pay for him for 30yrs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW DARE HE!!


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