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Tazewell County Police Investigates Infant Death

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Jul 27, 2008 at 9:05 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 27, 2008 at 9:05 PM CDT

Tazewell County Police are investigating the death of an 8–month–old boy that died after falling off a mattress and was pinned between the bed and a wall.
An autopsy shows Connor Youngren died from lack of oxygen after becoming trapped at his home in East Peoria. Peoria County Coroner, Johnna Ingersoll says the infant was pronounced dead at the Children's Hospital of Illinois around 5–30 Friday night. Ingersoll says the boy was asleep on a full size bed when he somehow rolled off it.

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Monday, Aug 11 at 10:31 PM Lori wrote ...

I'm sorry, but I have five children and everyone knows they should be in a crib, but sometimes people mke mistakes, were all human afterall, these poor parents have been put through hll already ;loosing their child so leave them alone, no-one can judge you but GOD himself, and I believe that he already has forgiven them. Parents, don't let people put you down for a mistake because this world is full of mistakes, that how people learn, is from their mistakes. Remember the good times, not the sad.

Tuesday, Aug 5 at 3:27 PM Lisa wrote ...

Brandon and Amanda are good parents. I have known Brandon since he was a little boy. I am a grown women who is an RN and what happened was and accident they will live with and will break there hearts. As a former ER nurse your sympathy should go out to children that are abuse. And remember not even the greatest parents dont have accidents or make mistakes SHAME on you judgemental without the facts people !!!!!!!

Thursday, Jul 31 at 2:07 PM Anonymous wrote ...

To BK justice for connor would be for you rude and heartless people to keep your comments to your selfs and leave the family ALONE!!!!!!!! i just pray you dont have to go thru this. r.i.p connor weslee youngren.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 2:54 PM allison wrote ...

to andrea your telling me you sit by your kids bed all night! families have to go through enough without your rude remarks. they even say if you put a baby on a bed to surrond them with pillows. he wasnt able to roll and i know the family is living with this ACCIDENT everyday. to andrea this isnt baby ben he didnt starve to death. and shame on you three for putting more hurt for a family who has enough.Only one can judge NOT YOU! to andrea bk and jennifer may god have mercy on your souls rip cwy

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 2:43 PM tiff wrote ...

first of all it shows that the parents werent at fault. obviously if the baby hit his head that he wouldnt be crying. These parents have to live with this decision every day of their lives, and who are you to judge. TO BK DIANA AND ANDREA tell me you havent made mistakes in your life. I know this family very well and they loved and cared for their kids. they made an innocent mistake that had horrible results. you dont even know the whole story to pass judgement on this family. to connor r.i.p

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 2:14 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I believe Connors parents will pay for this the rest of their lives. We all make mistakes, and I'm sure if anyone has been a parent before you can look back and think of something that you should not have done. I think that this is an absolute tragedy. As a new mother I could ask myself why they did this too, but we weren't there and we don't know how it all happened. I think people need to quit being so judgemental, and take a little time to be sympathetic. I'm sorry for their loss.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:03 AM Andrea wrote ...

was there no one around? HELLO??? babies cry and make noises when they move.why was he left alone and y didnt anyone come to check on him? nobody has resposibility anymore. between this case and the baby ben case i dont know why people are having babies when they cannot care for them.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 7:05 PM Diana wrote ...

why was child this age on full size bed.and why did no one keep eye on him?

Monday, Jul 28 at 11:25 PM BK wrote ...

OK WHERE THE HECK WERE THE PARENTS OR WHOEVER WAS SUPPOSE TO BE WATCHING THIS BABY...THE BABY LOST HIS LIFE DUE TO PEOPLE BEING STUPID AND NOT DOING THE JOB OF CARING FOR THE BABY. I DONT CARE IF IT WAS THE PARENTS OR SOMEONE ELSE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE WATCHING THE BABY...WHAT A SAD,SAD LOSS. SOMEONE(S)NEED TO HAVE CHARGES PRESSED AGAINST THEM. THE BABY DOES NOT HAVE A SECOND CHANCE SO WHY SHOULD THE PERSON OR PERSONS HAVE A SECOND CHANCE...LETS SEE JUSTICE FOR CONNOR

Monday, Jul 28 at 7:07 PM Jennifer wrote ...

So nobody heard this baby crying ?????

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