Sentenced: Man Now Charged With Murder After Baby He Threw Against Wall In 2020 Dies

[Sugar Cookie]

A Jacksonville man is now charged with second-degree murder after a 7-week-old baby died following a December 2020 child abuse incident, according to court documents filed in Duval County.

An amended charges document filed Friday states Michael Strahm, 28, killed a family or household member. The document does not specify when the child died.

Although the amended charges document was filed last week, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office transparency site classified the incident as a homicide on Tuesday.

A prior court document from January 2021 said Strahm threw the victim against a wall four or five times from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9, 2020, with a great amount of force; dropped the victim, causing her to hit her head on Dec. 11; and failed to seek medical attention out of fear.

The document also states when the child was examined, she "suffered from head injuries and seizures sufficiently severe to cause anoxic injury to the left side of her brain. Her physical examination revealed evidence of both physical abuse and neglect."

A JSO arrest report from Dec. 19 says Strahm confessed. He was originally arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect.

Jacksonville man now charged with murder after baby dies from 2020 child abuse, court records show

An amended charges document filed Friday says 28-year-old Michael Strahm killed a family or household member. He was arrested in December 2020 for child abuse.

www.firstcoastnews.com

 

[Sugar Cookie]

 

[Sejanus]

Use him as a wrecking ball suspended by his feet.

 

[zzouy]

I don’t understand how abuse like that would go unnoticed and be able to continue over the course of a few days. Thrown against a wall? Just my mind wondering how this went down.

 

[Michcog]

I just don't understand how anyone can do this, let alone to a 7 week old.. When my kids were that little I hated to even burp them. Just so tiny. Really hope this POS is thrown against a wall daily in prison.

 

[Sally_Feschuk]

Jesus Christ almighty. I just can't.

 

[McDanel]

I know baby murder. Am I a monster for seeing it, and not caring?

Probably.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Scarlet Blair Strahm passed peacefully in the loving embrace of her mother on January 3, 2021. Scarlet was born on October 24, 2020. During her two short months here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a gift to us that will live on through the donation of her heart valves to others in need.

Obituary For Scarlet Blair Strahm | Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home

Scarlet Blair Strahm completed their life journey on Jan 03, 2021. Please feel free to leave your condolences using this link to their obituary, courtesy of Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

www.pontevedravalley.com

 

[LFODBiker]

Use him as a wrecking ball suspended by his feet balls.

FTFY

 

[Sugar Cookie]

 

[Donut Whisperer]

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That kind of abuse couldn’t have been unknown to anyone living in the house with that baby. The pic looks like a puppy. Too bad the baby didn’t live long enough for the puppy to grow up and become protective. That puppy probably would have done anything to save this child if he’d just been a bit older and more experienced.

 

[AussieKat]

It's so hard to look at pictures of that beautiful baby and imagine how anyone could harm a hair on her head let alone break her so badly she dies... how can anyone ever ever do this?? I've read hundreds of these stories and I never come even close to understanding how this could happen. My heart hurts. Sleep peacefully beautiful angel.

 

[Victoria]

Unabashed detestation, anger, disgust and loathing is what I got here.
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it’s kinda a cultural thing, bigot.

What culture would that be?

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Before we entertain a Troll let us not lose sight of a beautiful innocent baby that had her life viciously stolen from her.

I post enough of these stories to say the race, ethnicity, sex and gender identification make no damn difference.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Steven Strahm has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 7-week-old daughter in Dec. 2020.

Strahm was charged in 2020 for the killing of a family or household member. The infant's aunt, Britney Kilzer, confirmed that the victim was his daughter.

A prior court document from January 2021 said Strahm threw the victim against a wall four or five times from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9, 2020, with a great amount of force; dropped the victim, causing her to hit her head on Dec. 11; and failed to seek medical attention out of fear.

The document also states when the child was examined, she "suffered from head injuries and seizures sufficiently severe to cause anoxic injury to the left side of her brain. Her physical examination revealed evidence of both physical abuse and neglect."

The infant, identified by loved ones as Scarlet, spent two weeks in home hospice and died on Jan. 3, according to a GoFundMe page her mother's family set up.

Kilzer said her sister was in a relationship with the suspect, and there was no past abuse to their knowledge.

A JSO arrest report from Dec. 19 says Strahm confessed. He was original

Jacksonville father pleads guilty to murder in 7-week-old daughter's death from abuse

In Dec. 2020, Steven Strahm threw his daughter against the wall, then dropped her, causing her to hit her head. She died 2 weeks later.

www.firstcoastnews.com

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

Smug-looking bastard. End him.

 

[raymondgetts12]

Smug-looking bastard. End him.

That's a sexy man. He can END ME

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

That's a sexy man. He can END ME

If you're two months old like his daughter was, there's a good chance he will.

 

[Khadijah]

That's a sexy man. He can END ME

would u trade places with him so he can live a good life as free man? =P

 

[Sugar Cookie]

@Crazy Cat Lady

Without a mod I think the trolls are going to start appearing in droves.

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

@Crazy Cat Lady

Without a mod I think the trolls are going to start appearing in droves.

We don’t have a mod? I didn’t even know that!

And you’re right: we’ve already had some pushing online casinos, among others.

 

[Busy Bee]

So now he claims it was an accident? He threw the child against a wall and then dropped her? How did the mother miss the injuries?

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Steven Strahm was sentenced to 23 and a half years in prison for second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse.

His daughter Scarlet spent two weeks in Hospice before she died.

Strahm took the stand and said the situation was an accident and it has been a struggle for not only the family but also himself.

The medical examiner said the infant suffered head injuries and seizures.

Strahm also gave a statement.

“Even though it was an accident you know, that doesn’t mean I’ll forgive myself for it either way. But I never gave up. I do believe everyone can find peace after this. Everyone can move on. It’s a battle. It’s a struggle for everybody. Including myself,” Strahm said.

Jacksonville father guilty of killing 2-month-old daughter sentenced to 23.5 years

A Jacksonville father who pleaded guilty to killing his 2-month-old daughter in December 2020 was sentenced Tuesday.

www.news4jax.com

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

How can you throw a tiny defenseless baby against a wall four or five times and say it was an accident?

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Name:	STRAHM, STEVEN M

Current Release Date:	07/30/2043

Current Prison Sentence History:​

Offense Date	Offense	Sentence Date	County	Case No.	Prison Sentence Length
12/05/2020	2ND DEG.MURD,DANGEROUS ACT	04/18/2023	DUVAL	2011438	23Y 4M 15D
12/05/2020	AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE	04/18/2023	DUVAL	2011438	23Y 4M 15D