Joseph Blair "Would Never Do Anything" To Hurt His 4MO Daughter

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A Westerville man accused of causing "serious physical harm" to his 4-month-old daughter is now being charged with her death.

According to Westerville Police Department, 22-year-old Joseph Blair was indicted by a grand jury for murder and endangering children in the incident that reportedly happened on April 5.

Court records say the girl was rendered unconscious due to her injuries and Blair delayed getting care for her.

The document states it was nearly two hours from the time of the incident to when he took her to Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. Staff at the hospital attempted to stabilize the girl before taking her to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

According to the court document, medical staff at Nationwide Children’s determined the girl’s injuries are so severe that she will either die or have permanent brain damage.

A spokesperson for the City of Westerville confirmed that the girl passed away on April 10.

After the incident, Blair reportedly told an officer he was carrying the child, tripped and hit her head against the corner of a couch.

In the report, the officer stated they spoke with the staff at both hospitals and physicians said that the damage to Blair’s daughter does not match the story he gave about how she obtained her injuries.

Blair appeared in court last week on his original charge of endangering children and was given a $2 million bond and ordered to stay away from children.

In a statement to 10TV after his initial charge, Joseph’s attorney Dustin Blake said he would never do anything to intentionally harm his child. He added Joseph has been cooperative with authorities.

Westerville man indicted on murder, child endangerment charges after death of 4-month-daughter

A grand jury indicted 22-year-old Joseph Blair on the new charges Thursday.

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Janiya Kauakoiulaanuhea Blair​

 

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"I do a lot of irresponsible shit, but..."

 

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What Darling little girl!, the sweet chubby cheeks! She looks well cared for in that photo. Sweet little angel!

 

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A Westerville man charged with the death of his 4-month-old daughter has posted bond.

A judge reduced 22-year-old Joseph Blair's bond from $2 million to $350,000 on Wednesday after the defense argued that the initial bond amount was too high.

The bond was set following his indictment on murder and child endangerment charges earlier this month.

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