Louisville, Kentucky – A tragic incident in Elizabethtown has shaken the community, leading to the arrest of Terrance Corbin, a 20-year-old resident of Radcliff, Kentucky. The dreadful events unfolded when Corbin was entrusted with caring for an 18-month-old and a 3-year-old at a residence in Elizabethtown. On a fateful Tuesday afternoon, Corbin called the children’s mother, alerting her to abnormal breathing in the 18-month-old. Shortly after, he dialed 911, reporting that the child had stopped breathing.
Upon arrival, Elizabethtown Police Department officers immediately recognized the severity of the child’s condition and rushed her to the hospital. Sadly, the 18-month-old was then airlifted to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, where medical evaluations uncovered severe injuries, including substantial swelling, bleeding in the soft tissue around her scalp and face, subdural hemorrhaging, and multiple skull fractures.
The extent of the toddler’s injuries was described as the worst by a pediatrician specializing in child abuse, leaving the community in shock. Tragically, the child succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, leaving investigators to label the case as “unimaginably heartbreaking.” Following the unfortunate incident, Corbin was arrested and charged with murder, currently in custody at the Hardin County Detention Center.
With details of the arrest citation not immediately available, the investigation into this devastating case continues. The community mourns the loss of the young child, emphasizing the importance of protecting the innocence and well-being of the most vulnerable members of society. Authorities work diligently to ensure justice is served for the victim and her family as they navigate through this tragedy.