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Insets: Ashton Kurant and Gabriella Daniels (St. Petersburg Police Department). Background: The apartment in the 6600 block of 5th Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Daniels and Kurant”s baby allegedly died (Google Maps).
The child’s parents, 21-year-old Ashton Kurant and 22-year-old Gabriella Daniels, are now facing serious charges. They have been accused of child abuse resulting in great bodily harm and child neglect.
As detailed in a probable cause affidavit obtained by Law&Crime, Daniels discovered her son unresponsive just before noon on Thursday at their residence located in the 6600 block of 5th Avenue North. Despite the swift response from paramedics, who arrived in an attempt to save the child, he was tragically pronounced dead at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Investigators observed that the infant exhibited numerous bruises along his hairline and had various scratches and lacerations covering his body, raising alarming concerns.
Authorities noted the boy had multiple bruises along his hairline as well as several scratches and lacerations throughout his body.
After receiving their Miranda warnings, both parents claimed not to know how the boy suffered his injuries despite being his sole caregivers. Per cops, the couple gave “inconsistent statements” regarding feeding and changing times. Kurant also allegedly admitted to using marijuana while caring for the boy, who has not been publicly identified.
The Department of Children and Families is “involved” with the family and said the child did not have any injuries on April 10, just six days before his death, the affidavit stated.
Police are still trying to determine the cause and manner of the boy’s death pending an autopsy. The suspects could face additional charges once the autopsy results come back. The affidavit did not detail how authorities believe the boy suffered the injuries.
Kurant and Daniels remain in the Pinellas County Jail on a $750,000 bond. A future court date was not listed.