An Omaha mother accused of child abuse resulting in the death of her 5-month-old is in court Tuesday.
Thursday, March 15th Omaha police responded to a call of an unresponsive 5-month-old infant, Justice Layton.
When police arrived at the home parents John Layton and Ashley Newburn say the family of four was sleeping in the living room of the house.
They told police that Ashley woke up to find Justice limp and unresponsive.
The child was transported to a local hospital with CPR in progress. Doctors advised that the infant's injuries indicated abuse. The child later died due to injuries.
Detectives interviewed parents, during interviews the child's mother admitted she observed the 5-month-old not breathing due to the color of her lips, she also said the infant was limp and unresponsive.
The mother said she was alone with the child when the fatal injury occurred but refused to provide details of the act that caused the injuries.
The mother was arrested for felony child abuse.
Ashley's father and mother believe Ashley is innocent and are shocked at the accusations.
"I've never seen her violent towards anybody, she used to babysit for people. She love kids, I just can't see my daughter doing this," said Charles Newburn.
"The doctors say 'this is it, I can't explain it' and so we're going to go with this. It happens where doctors can miss things. If they can't explain it they'll just give whatever answer they want to give." said Ashley's mother.
The 6-year-old daughter of the couple, Alexxa, disclosed to police domestic violence between her mother and father. Police believe Alexxa is in danger and paperwork has been filed to take custody of her.