Sentenced: Columbus Foster Father Suspected Of Seriously Injuring 2YO Girl Arrested

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A foster father suspected of abusing and causing serious harm to a 2-year-old girl earlier this year that left her hospitalized for weeks is now in custody.

The Columbus Division of Police arrested 34-year-old Clayton Burks on Sunday, months after he and his wife, 30-year-old Angel Foster-Burks were charged in connection to the girl’s injuries.

On Feb. 4, the girl was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Police say the girl arrived in cardiac arrest and had visible injuries.

Records from Franklin County Municipal Court state that the girl suffered abusive head trauma, bleeding in the brain, abrasions and contusions.

The Columbus Police Homicide Unit was initially called to the hospital the following day due to the severity of the child’s injuries. In March, police said the girl would survive her injuries but not without long-term complications.

Records state that investigators found that Clayton caused harm to the child while Angel was a “passive participant."

Court records also say that on Feb. 5, Columbus Humane visited the home on Glenwood Avenue and removed three dogs from the property. The animals were significantly underweight, had live fleas on them and were stained from fecal and urine.

Police said it appeared that the dogs were not fed for weeks to months.

Additionally, Columbus Humane and police removed three cats from inside the house. Records say that the cats were underweight, suffering from medical conditions and had fleas and ear mites.

Angel was arrested in March and charged with child endangerment, cruelty to animals and prohibitions concerning companion animals

Columbus police arrest foster father accused of seriously harming 2-year-old girl

Police arrested 34-year-old Clayton Burks on Sunday, months after he and his wife, 30-year-old Angel Foster-Burks were charged in connection to the girl’s injuries.

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Burks and his wife, Angel Foster-Burks, have now been named as co-defendants in this case.

A 2-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries in February. At the time, the medical team did not think she would survive, according to court proceedings.

The state requested a high bond from the judge, describing these as "very serious allegations." In court Wednesday, they said a social worker had contacted Columbus police about the case and said scans revealed the child suffered brain injuries, and bloodwork was consistent with possible internal organ damage.

Burks pleaded not guilty to all charges.

A court docket shows Angel Foster-Burks is now facing additional charges as well.

Court documents initially described the couple as foster parents of the girl. But, Franklin County Children's Services said Angela Foster-Burks was the girl's legal custodian and that Clayton Burks was not a foster parent.

Man accused of assaulting 2-year-old girl nearly to death facing new charges

Clayton Burks was in front of a judge again Wednesday as he was arraigned on new charges.ABC 6 reported on June 5 that Burks was arrested several months after h

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CLAYTON C BURKS


ENDANGER CHILD

SB201 Min Yrs: 5.00

SB201 Max Yrs: 7.50



Sentence Information

Aggregate Sentence 5.00-7.50 SB201

Expected Release Date/Parole Eligibility Date 06/01/2028