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Bobby Fisher (McLennan County Sheriff’s Office).
In a deeply troubling incident in Texas, a man is alleged to have left a toddler unattended in a bathtub, resulting in severe burns from scalding water. Instead of seeking immediate medical help, he reportedly chose not to take the injured child to the hospital, citing fear of repercussions as his reason. This concerning detail emerged from police reports following the incident.
The man, Bobby Fisher, aged 36, now faces charges for injury to a child. The incident, which took place in November 2025, led to his arrest this week in McLennan County, as reported by local CBS affiliate KWTX.
An investigation by Waco police revealed that Fisher not only neglected to seek medical assistance for the toddler but also failed to inform the child’s mother of the incident for four days. This delay in action resulted in further scrutiny and subsequent legal action.
According to the arrest warrant, the severity of the burns was evident, with the child’s skin reportedly peeling off onto a washcloth. Fisher admitted to police that he considered taking the child to the hospital but refrained due to his fear of getting into trouble for the incident.
The situation came to light in December when authorities were contacted. The toddler had complained of pain to another child in the household, which prompted the child’s mother to investigate. Upon discovering the “bloody and pink” wounds, she immediately sought medical attention for the toddler at a local medical center, leading to further intervention by law enforcement.
Police say the child suffered third-degree burns with “significant skin removal,” according to KWTX. Asked about what happened, the girl told investigators, “Mr. Fisher hurt her butt in the bathroom,” per the arrest warrant.
Fisher allegedly claimed during police interviews that he was grabbing a diaper and the girl turned the hot water on herself. Cops say he admitted to leaving her unsupervised but said the water was not on when he left the bathroom.
When he returned, Fisher said he saw “steam coming from the water … but did not check the water temperature or the [girl],” according to the arrest warrant. Fisher claimed he turned the shower on and began washing the girl, which is when her skin began “falling off,” the warrant says.
Fisher was allegedly living with the victim’s mother at the time of the incident. He was being held Wednesday on a $10,000 bond.