Couple Arrested in Miami After Taking Baby to Hospital for Persistent Crying

A couple from Miami-Dade found themselves under arrest after bringing their four-month-old daughter to the hospital due to her relentless crying.

The parents claimed to have heard a cracking sound coming from their baby's body. What was initially intended as a medical visit to determine the cause of their daughter's distress turned into an investigation for suspected child abuse.

Doctors at Nicklaus Children's Hospital discovered that the infant had four fractured ribs, with three recent injuries and one that was healing.

The hospital's child protection team concluded these fractures were the result of abuse, as documented in police reports referenced by local media.

Parents Identified and Denied Contact with Daughter

The arrested individuals were named as Gabriella Trabrau, 26, and Kevin Carrasco, 27, both residing in southwest Miami-Dade. No details were provided about their nationality or country of origin.

During the medical assessment, specialists identified three acute rib fractures, meaning they were recent, along with a fourth that showed signs of healing.

The differing states of the injuries were a focal point during the subsequent court hearing. The hospital's child protection team, according to the police report, attributed the fractures to abuse.

However, authorities have not conclusively identified who might have inflicted the injuries or the specific circumstances surrounding each incident.

During the court appearance, the judge highlighted the medical findings and the girl's condition when she was brought to the hospital. In discussions with investigators, Carrasco expressed his belief that someone had harmed his daughter, though he insisted he did not know who was responsible.

He also denied causing any harm to the baby, according to the police report. Existing reports do not specify whether investigators gathered additional testimonies or identified another person linked to the fractures.

Legal Proceedings and Bail

The judge directed that the parents have no contact with their daughter while authorities assess the appropriate protective measures.

This decision, along with the determination of future contact between the parents and their child, will be made by the dependency court, which is tasked with examining familial circumstances and necessary protective actions.

"Given the child's injuries, if I were the judge, I wouldn't allow them near the child, but it's not up to me," stated the judge during the hearing. "It's up to the dependency court judge after the investigation, but someone did harm that girl."

During the hearing, Trabrau was observed with her head lowered as the judge outlined the conditions imposed on the accused.

Both Trabrau and Carrasco posted a $2,500 bail each, living in a gated community in southwest Miami-Dade. They face charges of child neglect due to the circumstances of their daughter's injuries.

The bail payment did not dismiss the charges nor the contact restrictions ordered by the court. NBC reported that both individuals secured the set bail amounts and were released. They were informed that they would need to hire private attorneys for their defense.

As of the latest reports, it remained unclear whether either accused had legal representation.

Unresolved Custody Situation

One unresolved issue was who had taken custody of the baby following her parents' arrest and the court's order barring them from contact.

Both Telemundo 51 and NBC 6 reached out to the Florida Department of Children and Families for information on the child's custody status, but no public response had been received at the time of their reports.