Tragic Incident: Young Boy Arrested in California College Town for Infant’s Death

In a picturesque Southern California college town, known for its affluence, parents are demanding explanations as a 17-year-old autistic boy faces murder charges. The heart-wrenching incident involves the tragic death of a four-month-old baby girl who was allegedly thrown to the ground in a daycare setting within a residential home.

Accused of this shocking act, the teenage suspect, whose identity is protected due to his juvenile status, was arraigned on Thursday. Currently, he remains held at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall as the investigation continues surrounding the death of little Troy May Elaine Cohn.

This fatal and devastating event took place just before 11:30 a.m. on June 29. The scene was a home on Lynoak Drive in Claremont, a city within Los Angeles County that is often noted for its affluence and serene environment.

Claremont police have reported that officers responded urgently to a call about a medical emergency. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the teenage boy had allegedly thrown the infant onto the floor inside the home.

After the incident, the severely injured baby was immediately rushed to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and subsequently transferred to Children’s Hospital of Orange County due to the critical nature of her injuries. Tragically, despite the medical team’s dedicated efforts, the baby succumbed to her injuries.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has since charged the teen with murder.

As the criminal case moves forward, the grieving family has accused the daycare of creating a dangerous environment by allowing the teenager to be around young children.

The child’s mother, Jasmyne Cohn, said she was at work when she received a frantic phone call instructing her to rush to the hospital.

“My child had bruises all over her body. Her head was fractured,” Cohn told KTLA. “I lost my daughter due to the negligence of this daycare.”

The circumstances surrounding why the 17-year-old was inside the daycare remain unclear. The facility is intended for children ages eight and younger, and Troy’s parents believe the teen may have been attending the daycare while under the supervision of its owner.

Cohn said no child should ever have been placed in that situation.

“He should not have been in a daycare with children,” she said. “Not just my child, any child.”

The baby’s grandmother, Andrea Holcomb, questioned how the tragedy could have happened at all.

“She drops her off at daycare and then has to meet at the hospital because the baby has been harmed?” Holcomb told KTLA. “How does that make sense?”

Troy’s father, Anthony Owens, said he still cannot understand why his daughter was killed but wants those responsible held accountable. He and Cohn believe the daycare should be shut down.

Meanwhile, family members have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses and legal costs as they seek justice for the infant.

“Jasmyne’s world was shattered when her four-month-old daughter lost her life in a tragic incident at a daycare facility,” the fundraiser states. “No parent should ever have to face such unimaginable pain and heartbreak.”

The tragedy has stunned Claremont, a city of about 37,000 residents that has historically seen very few homicides.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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