Madisonville baby recovering after nearly being beaten to death
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- (Warning: Some photos may not be appropriate for younger viewers) || A family share's their ongoing fight for justice after their niece almost died in January.
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They say nothing about what happened except that the baby was beaten. Horrible reporting!
Who beat her? A family member or child carer? Or was it a stranger?
I don't know if mom has a boyfriend or whatever.
I know! So irritating 🙄 I want to know more of the story! This is exactly why things like this get shoved under the rug and people fall through the cracks. How can they make people aware with this type of reporting!
someone said in the comments it was the mother's boyfriend
@@dianecelento4974 always seems to be the case. I can’t imagine leaving my baby/daughter/child with a man that is not their father/has no biological or familial relation to them. First and foremost, if my relationship with the child’s father didn’t work out, I wouldn’t be hopping into a new relationship right away. Number one because, where the hell would you find the time to get to know someone new in between working, everyday errands/responsibilities and taking care of your child? On top of the fact that you’re still getting to know/form a bond with your infant. That child deserves any spare time that you have or that you would be spending getting to know some random new guy. Number two, when you chose to have/bring a child into the world, before you even gave birth to that child, you made a choice to put someone else’s life before your own from that day forward. In no way am I saying that human beings/parents/mothers don’t deserve their own personal happiness or to get a break here and there to recharge their batteries and feel like themselves again. But I just find it extremely selfish and insecure to think you can only find happiness if you are in a relationship or to have a man in your life. My child is all I need. My child completes me and makes me feel whole. Not to mention, my child’s safety is more important than ANYTHING else. No matter how long you’ve known someone, how many hours you’ve spent with them on the phone, how much time you’ve spent with them in person, if you know/have met their entire family, how great they seem with kids, how well they treat you, YOU NEVER TRULY KNOW SOMEONE. Ted Bundy’s girlfriend never would have imagined that the charming, handsome, loving, caring, sweet, sensitive man who treated her daughter incredibly well for years, was actually out kidnapping, beating and killing women then raping their dead bodies before coming home to be intimate with her and sleep in the same bed at night, right? Or the BTK killer who had a wife of like 35 years, grown children, was a staple in the community, involved in the church and a boy scout leader was living a double life of breaking into women’s homes, torturing them, raping them and killing them for so many years, right? You NEVER really know someone. So think twice before leaving the most precious gift you’ve ever been given, your greatest accomplishment, home alone with a man who is not related to your child.
Look at that beautiful baby. If my family member or their “friend” did this to my niece, they would not need the police.
AGREED 👍
You would have to be Very ill to do that to a baby.Shes so tough and so is her Aunt and Uncle. Good Luck to you all. 😊🙂💓
@@brucekilby9957 , so many couple would give up anything to have a baby. Hope these monsters burn in hell for what they have done.
Well said 👍
Yea I was thinking the same thing.
Why tell just part of a story? A child beaten almost to death?!! Who in the world did it? No arrests? Really??!!!
That's what I want to know!!! Where was she when this happened? At daycare? Home with parents? So incomplete in the storyline!
Perhaps an upcoming case that can't be talked about yet.
Apparently they cant say who is suspected of doing it because their is an investigation ongoing .
@@cindy2145 I pray there be justice ⚖ 🙏
I agree...infuruating reporting...the mom..dad or stepdad is the answer almost a 100 percent of the time. The system in the States has been put in place decades or centuries ago by the guilty and has been sustained ever since by filth or stockholmers who looks the other way.
If she was practically beaten to death, how is that no one is charged? She was just a baby so no one can say she showed up like that. Who was caring for her when this happened. Shouldn’t that person be charged?
Exactly. What on earth??!!
The parents have been charged!
Such a beautiful little baby...you dont want her give her up so someone who wants a child can raise her...selfish world
Exactly! This should be a slam dunk. Who called 911,? who was she with? where are the parents?!?!
@@janetstotler399 thank God. I didn’t see your comment
I will NEVER understand how someone can harm a baby this way
There is a segment of society that is predatory in nature
Happens a lot if you work in pediatrics you see it several times per year.
adults often men cannot bear a child crying and get rageful if left alone the baby is helpless and she interupted his game or tv or could not be consoled. Happens all the time all over the world
They are born evil
Sheer evil!!! Demonic!!!
Who was in charge of that baby when she was discovered battered and beaten?
Exactly! Such a vague and confusing story….
Death penalty for anyone who puts a finger on any baby or child for that matter. Omg it is the worst evil act imaginable, a beautiful little precious baby, omg horrific
Maybe that would stop all this child crime
Ginger Snap, I AGREE ! It's punishment by Death !!!
I totally agree
DEATH!!! FOR SURE
@@buttercupj6208 me too on pay per view. Popcorn ready money goes to families
Wow how vague, was the abuse at the hands of the parents, a child care provider, did it happen at a daycare? Great reporting
No kidding! Are the aunt and uncle now Mackenzie's custodians? Was she returned to a potentially abusive situation? What Tennessee services dropped the ball here so badly, and why?
Exactly
Apparently they cant say who is suspected of doing it because their is an investigation ongoing .
VERY VAGUE.
Very helpful! Wtf? Who is suspected? Who called it in? Where are the parents? Huh?!
Where is the rest of the story?? This baby didn’t beat herself! Obviously the things in place to “protect children “ aren’t working.
When I was a child, I had meningitis caused by neglect. The doctors said that I could end up deaf, blind, mentally handicapped, or all three. It turned out that none of those things happened to me. It took me a while to recover, but my outcome was much better than predicted. 'Just wanted to let you know to give you hope for the sweet baby.
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Thank god you were ok stay safe and pray this little one turns out like you
I’m so sorry
Oh man what type of neglect lead to that? Just curious not trying to be rude.
My heart goes out to you. I’m glad you survived your childhood.
Who’s care was she in at the time of the beating?? Mom? Dad?? How is no one held accountable for this horrendous crime? Prayers for baby Mackenzie
Exactly! How the hell can they not know!
Mackenzie
They are obviously protecting the baby’s attacker . This makes me sick
It’s an open case so they were probably told they can’t say. Suspects watch the news to find out details about themselves and sometimes if the sus is a flight risk the authorities ask the media to keep the details quiet while they build a case.
@@auspiciouscloud8786 , it’s been months
No one accountable ? how absolutely ridiculous, was the mother not questioned, or other family members ? Sounds hushed up to me. We need to hear the outcome of this farce !
I don't understand. Who beat her - mother, father, boyfriend? Foster parent? How much "investigating" needs to be done?
I noticed on the police report they show, there is a name. . .
I think baby was living alone...thats why its taking too much time to investigate "who done it?"... sick ppl living in this world...
@@mq2311.. The baby was living alone? Are you for real?!
"Suspected child abuse"
You think? Your tax dollars hard at work folks.
Who beat the baby ? They didn't even say who did it .
Terrible report. I was confused until they said it was their niece.
we are talking the perp has money or is in politics.
Sounds like one of the parents did it. That was their aunt and uncle in the interview.
And who is taking care of her now?
The hospital?
What demon could do this to this little angel? So many demonic spirits roaming around.
This planet is swarming with demonic demons and innocent children are their prey! I am a prayer warrior for the lost and for all the innocent children of this fallen world and the unborn children. I pray the perfect blood of Christ over the children of the world and their safety everyday single day. We need more prayer warriors!
@@thelordismyshepherd4440 I too am a prayer warrior. And I pray for children everywhere every day and that they will be raised by loving Christian parents.
Not an excuse for angry people. Unfortunately these abusers do not have the luxury of blaming it on demonic possession as that would mean that they had no control, no these abusers have control and they believe they have a good reason and just want the baby to shut up!
Yeah 😒
Who had the baby when this happened? Should be pretty easy to figure out.
Obviously this child was in someone’s care when this happened. How,could,they not have suspects??? Sounds real fishy.
My sentiments exactly.
Yes
@@msb5818 Horrible, simply horrible.
Yes it definitely does,
Despicable how child abuse is still not a big deal.
My god what is wrong w people? Disgracefully hurt an innocent defensless baby
@@anonymousblade13 just stop please.
and may I go so far as to saying, that because of millions of babies, created by God, are brutally aborted, society has lost all respect for the sanctity of life at all levels.
@@lynnarmbruster4353 i agree Lynn it is an absolute disgrace
@Notta Lotta Abortions as long as they are early are fine. They actually stop unwanted children from potentially being abused. Go and ride your high horse somewhere else you misinformed judgemental preacher.
This needs to be talked about MORE and I know just the person to do it!!!!
Nancy Grace?
Who the hell did this???? 🤬
What is wrong with people in this world??? This is sickening 🤬
Poor little girl I 🙏🏻for her!
So, is this baby still with her parents? Why is the investigation taking so long? It shouldn't be too hard to determine who was with her when she was injured, and whether they are lying about how the injuries happened. Forensic doctors can tell what really happened.
Basic question: Whose care was the baby in when she was beaten? Like WTF.
Her parents.
Her aunt …. “First responders had taken her niece to East Tennessee Children's Hospital after a case of suspected child abuse.
An incident report from the Madisonville Police Department said the injuries were "believed to be intentional and not accidental." Her aunt, Jessica Atkinson, said she was beaten within inches of her life”
This is overwhelmingly disturbing on so many levels. Where was she found? Why 7 months later and no arrests? We need to keep the coals hot under that DA & police depts feet. Praying for Makenzie, her team of warriors, and for justice to be served.
Just imagine how sick an individual has to be to do that wtf
These people that HURT AND MOLEST CHILDREN MARCH THEM OUT BACK IN FRONT OF A FIRING SQUAD!!! PROBLEM SOLVED !! BUT MAKE SURE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT YOU DO THAT IN FRONT OF OTHER CHILD BEATERS AND MOLESTERS !! COME ON SERIOUSLY I AM SO SICK OF EXCUSES AND WHO IN THE LIVING HELL DID THIS TO THIS BABY? WHAT WHY THE HUSH HUSH????? 🤬🤬🤬😡😡 THIS IS WHY WE HAVE THIS PROBLEM IWOULD BE LIKE “ WHATS YOUR NUMBER O NUMBER 247 ALRIGHT WALK THIS WAY “ BLAM BLAM BLAM DEAD PERIOD NOW WE KNOW THAT CHILD BEATER AND MOLESTER WONT EVER HARM ANY CHILD AGAIN!! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THEIR FRICKIN BRAIN 🧠 FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!! THEY SHOOT RABID DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS DONT THEY YEPPERS THEY DO ERADICATE THE SICK F ERS RELATIVELY SIMPLE !!😡😡😡😡😡
@@kathyforehand6963 The problem is these days, the perpetrators are protected. Why isn't she with her mother & father? This lady is her aunt. Need more info on this story.
I can’t comprehend how this is an ongoing case.
TORTURE THE ONES WHO DID THAT TO THAT BEAUTIFUL BABY!
I hope whoever did this is never allowed around kids again
This type of crime should be punished by death no if ands or buts
EXACTLY
She's one of the most beautiful babies I've ever seen!!!
You're right we should only abuse ugly babies
This baby could not be ever, ever returned to her parents. RIGHT?
It never said the parent did it
@@annabanana4699 the parents have been charged.
Depends who they are and will forever deny they did and they are connected to a big name in the community! Happens all the time! Before you know thy blame it on a stranger who had to climb in somewhere even though the entire house was bolded up! Then it had to be a ghost and they are sticking to that!
I sure hope NOT, cuz even if the parents didn't do the actual beating, they 𝙤𝙗𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙮 don't care much about what kind of people they trust to leave alone with their child! Somehow I seriously 𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙩 this is that persons very first violent offense! How could anyone hurt that sweet little baby 😢
She is a beautiful little girl. How anyone can do something like this to a beautiful child.
Your unsung heroes for this precious little soul...pray she becomes yours in time.
They did a crappy job of "reporting" on this story. You left the most vital information out of it. Where was she when the paramedics picked her up? And who was taking care of her at the time?
EDIT: I just looked up this story on Google and there are several articles on this, and they read the exact same way. Incomplete information. Extremely strange story.
I guess the baby called 911. And have been home alone. None of this makes sense!!!!!!
@@rebeccaberry4764 I know! It's so strange. The reporting and the story.
They probably don’t have the information themselves
In situations such as this where no one talks it always turns out it was a "known' family and they are always protected!
I'm guessing that perhaps the parent or the abuser, if another person, are members of wealthy or politically connected families who have the power to shut the police and news reports down. There's a lot of that here in Tennessee.
Mom’s boyfriend, google the city and baby beaten, he has been arrested.
Why am I not surprised. It's usually that or a step parent
carpe camping I Googled everything you mentioned (and tried a few additional keywords, also) but nothing came up that the moms' boyfriend had been arrested. The only article that even came up in the results at all was the same info that was included in _this_ news report. Can you please post the link or at least the title of the article that you read? Thanks in advance. 🙂🕊️
When will mothers wake up and stop trusting “boyfriends “ with their babies??
This is Mom's fault. Stop bringing monsters home. Protect your children!!
Death penalty!
I'm in tears can't stop crying....im praying for all of you
But who did this to an innocent baby? A babysitter? The Father? A Friend? Who? This is the worst report I seen in my live… 🤦🏻♀️
I agree!
If it’s niece most likely they know who beat the kid? Freaking ridiculous you didn’t arrest anyone!
No one held accountable? What? Unbelievably outrageous.
Wow, so incredibly sad. Do the Aunt and Uncle have custody of McKenzie? I hope so. Where are the parents? I'm assuming that they are responsible for the injuries. It been 5 months and no charges? How is that possible? This is the first I've heard of this case. Both her eyes are covered. Is that for protection? I cringe to even speculate on the answer. McKenzie is such a beautiful little girl. My God, what is wrong with people? Laws need to be changed / upgraded to protect these sweet precious innocent little ones.
For someone to sit there and beat on a little child like that is a freaking coward
what kind of cold heartless evil monster would hurt a sweet little angel like that
Whomever beat her must be from a prominent family or know someone in the DA’s office or a judge, they must know someone or is someone who’s working to keep it hush hush!
That is perhaps the most gorgeous baby I ve ever seen ! I so hope she has no lasting damage ..
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful and precious baby girl! How could someone do that? Where was the baby when this happened? In day care? At home with parent(s)? Is there more to this story somewhere??
Who the hell dared beat this beautiful baby girl?!? She is a perfect angel and bless her aunt and uncle for being so incredible to her
Who is the alledged abuser? Who was the caregiver of the child when the beating took place?
Man we have way too many evil people living in our society. How in the hell can someone beat on a child/ toddler! God please heal this child and bring to light the evil deeds of those who abused this sweet child.
Amen!!!♡
My heart goes out to the Atkinson family. Thank God McKenzie has the auntie she has, to give her the love and life she deserves. Prayers this sweet, beautiful baby recovers fully. ❤️
Totally unacceptable...speechless...prayers for this poor child
Precious girl! No one's been charged? Well, did mom have a live-in BF?
It usually is the boyfriend.
This has to be the worst reporting I’ve ever seen. They don’t even give half of the story.
Why bother telling the story "half assed" if you're not going to give any actual information?
How the hell has no one been held accountable for this hopefully this beautiful little baby is with the aunt and uncle and is safe now
What a dear sweet little angel what did she ever do to be beaten like that bless her little heart
Poor baby this is beyond horrendous I'm praying for this beautiful little girl...
Stop having unprotected sex if you’re irresponsible to the result that you may get pregnant!
How can anyone get violent with a baby? I just don't understand. Babies mean no harm. They're perfectly innocent and completely helpless. I hope this baby recovers and has a wonderful life full of love and kindness.
Preciois...Bless her little heart...
What in the living heck is wrong with ppl! How could any 1 harm a child especially a lil baby just breaks my freakin heart. Prayers for her an her family an I hope she gets justice!!!
According to the FB page, prime suspect is the mother, Paige. She’s already had 4 children taken from her in the past, is possibly pregnant and living in Florida.
Thank you for letting us know that. I really appreciate getting more information about this.
That’s all FL needs…another murderous idiot - sheesh
My heart hurts. How can someone do such a horrific thing like this to a baby?! Whoever did this should be locked up for life.
Omg, what a beautiful baby. How is no one yet being charged for this crime?
I don't understand this. Where are the parents? Who hurt that child?
Aunt and uncle fighting for their niece who was beaten to near death. 🤔
They know who did it.
How can anyone even think of hitting such a beautiful little child. What kind of monster would do this? 🤬
Whoever hurt that child is demonic!
I have a niece, she’s always so happy to be with me, if this ever happens to my niece trust me “PAIN WILL COME TO YOU”
I did a search for more information and only found a repeat of what was shown here. What's with the secrecy? It's extremely unusual not to have more information.
$$$.
Where are the parents? Very vague reporting.
Um okay so what’s the point of posting this video? There’s like no back story or information
The department of children services should have the answers for their messed up mistake.
This makes no sense. How is it possible that months later no one has been arrested? The baby didn't beat herself up. All you have to do is connect the dots---who was with her when she sustained the injuries?
Omg! Why hadn’t we heard of this before?where did this happen to the baby?
How could anyone beat an innocent child??? This world gets darker and darker. God Almighty needs to send his Son and take us from this world. Prayers this sweet child will make a full recovery.💜💜😜🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🙏🙏
Amen Carmen. This is utterly beyond what we can grasp. Reports of this kind of abuse are getting more & more frequent & it shows how dark the world is. God Almighty will deal with whoever harmed this precious baby. I pray for this baby, & I pray that the Rapture will happen soon.
@@michelleduncan9965 Amen! It won't be much longer Michelle and we believers will be out of here with all the innocent Children!
I pray that the child NEVER has ONE memory of the terrible assault and injustice done to her! And that she has NO effects that remain from this horrible event!
TN doesn't have a very good record. God's blessings to this child
My strong baby girl. I am so proud of you and your strength. I wish I could hug her forever.
Such a sweet baby.
How can anyone harm that beautiful baby,its absolutely heartbreaking,hope they get custody of her.
Why are so many babies being abused right now? Missing and dead kids are popping up in the news every day. What is going on?
Nothing has changed, these horrible incidents have always happened - there's just more awareness now and news spread faster than ever.
Who could hurt this precious face?! Look at her beautiful smile!
ummm helloo you left out a couple details
I hope that baby is okay. This can be very devastating to infants....Thanks God this baby has her auntie.
They're investigating it there have been no arrest somebody better be held liable for this and sent to prison
She is so adorable, how anyone can beat a little baby deserves hell. Thank god for the Aunt and Uncle
Who was the last person to have possession of this baby before she was beaten ? That person is your main person of interest or suspect. Hold their feet to the fire until they talk , I would show no mercy until the perpetrator has been identified.
Amen!👏
How vague can this story be? Even to find it in print says nothing. This poor baby needs justice! Where was she when this happened? Why did they call the aunt? So many unanswered questions.
I'll tell you what if that happened to the child here in MD whom ever touched her would not see the light of day for a very long time. Come on Tennessee.
That’s a beautiful baby, you can tell how much her auntie loves her. I hope they get their wish for justice, and I hope baby makes a full recovery.
Who beat the child? Why haven’t the suspects been arrested?
This is so bizarre. How do they not know who abused the baby? There's only so many people who had access to the kid.
Who did this were are the police and CPS
Please love her like there's no tomorrow.such a beautiful baby
Must be rich people, why else wouldn't they be charged?
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Apparently White and able to hide behind a team of legal representation!
Could be. A lady here in the United Kingdom was recently murdered by a police officer. Google the name Sarah Everard, woman murdered by policeman.
She’s adorable I love the rolls on her arms, I hope she will have a great life.
She looks so sweet I can literally smell the sweet little baby sent through my cell phone
that’s how powerful this Little babies soul must be
How can anyone hurt a beautiful child like her???
What a beautiful little girl. She's lucky to have an aunt and uncle who care. I wish her nothing but the best in life.
This tells us nothing. So confusing. Lacking so much info. Not a very good report at all. Who is who? Who was the baby with when she was beaten?