Mother arrested after her baby is hospitalized

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Written by Byron Hensley | 05 February 2010

A Coffee County woman is being held on a $1.5 million bond after her seven-week old daughter was found to have both arms and both legs broken, Sheriff Steve Graves said.

Patricia Wilhoite, 26, of Ragsdale Road, was charged Thursday night with aggravated child abuse. Graves said more charges are expected as the investigation progresses. Wilhoite was arrested after bringing her daughter to United Regional Medical Center, where staff members alerted officers. Graves indicated that the girl was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital.

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Absolutely heart breaking! What a shame! My God, how could anyone ever do such a horrific act to a baby or any child such as like in this case with Patricia Wilhoite? My heart and prayers are with the baby as well as all the others that we don't hear about and those which are not yet reported or discovered and therefore are being abused as I write this and as it is being read. If anyone suspects or knows of child abuse, please have the courage to take a stand for that child and do what's right! Contact the local child advocacy center and let them do a thorough investigation or If abuse is witnessed, contact the local police department. Thank you and may God bless! Nick of Normandy Tn.

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