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Atlantic man faces charges in the death of an infant
(Atlantic, Iowa) – (KJAN) A Cass County man faces Felony 1st Degree Murder and Child Endangerment resulting in death charges, following an investigation into an incident that took place January 4th, in Atlantic. According to reports, 25-year-old Corbin Michael Loudermilk, of Atlantic, was transferred from Scott County where he was being held, to Cass County. Louderniulk appeared in Cass County District Court April 8th after charges were filed him last Friday (April 4th). The Magistrate determined there probable cause to keep him in jail, with bond set at $1-million.
According to the criminal complaint filed January 4th, a one-month child suffered from head injuries that caused brain swelling and hemorrhaging, as well as hemorrhages to his retinas. The child was taken to Children’s Hospital in Omaha where doctors there stated that the injuries were consistent with head trauma from a possible impact and possibly shaking. The child died two-days later.
During autopsy by the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny, natural and accident causes of death were ruled out by the Medical Examiner. The cause of death was listed as Cerebrospinal trauma, with the manner of death listed as homicide. The complaint alleges that the child was under the care of Loudermilk in the bedroom where the fatal injuries occurred.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled on April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Cass County Courthouse. Loudermilk was previously charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana- 1st offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His preliminary hearing on the Controlled Substance charge was set at April 24th.
