Lawrence Lambert: Ohio father charged with murder after kicking his 5-month-old son due to frustration

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TOLEDO, OHIO: According to a press release from Toledo police, Lawrence Lambert, 24, was charged with murder on Thursday, March 14, 2024, following the death of the infant, identified as Legend Lambert.

A 5-month-old child succumbed to injuries on March 13 inflicted by a north Toledo man who allegedly kicked the infant in the head twice on March 06, 2024.

In a Toledo police report, Lawrence Lambert was identified as the father of Legend Lambert.

What are the charges placed against Lawrence Lambert?

To provide context, police responded to an apartment in the 700 block of Walnut on March 06, where they transported the baby to a nearby hospital, as per WTOL.

According to court records, Legend Lambert sustained traumatic brain bleeds and other head injuries. He was subsequently removed from life support and died on March 13.

In the wake of Legend's death, Lawrence Lambert was indicted on charges including aggravated murder, two counts of murder, endangering children, and felonious assault, according to court documents.

Furthermore, Lawrence admitted to intentionally kicking the baby in the head due to frustration.

According to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office, an autopsy conducted on Thursday revealed severe cerebral edema, subdural hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage in the child.

The office concluded that Legend died from blunt head trauma, ruling his death as a homicide.

Father accused in brutal murder of 4-month-old daughter in Florida

Jacob Kubai, a Florida man, is accused of brutally assaulting his 4-month-old daughter, resulting in severe injuries including 10 broken ribs, a skull fracture, and spinal hemorrhaging. 

Authorities became aware of the injured infant, known as 'Strawberry,' when she was hospitalized due to cardiac arrest on February 22, 2024. 

Tragically, she died two days later due to her injuries. Jacob Kubai, aged 22, was subsequently arrested and faces felony charges including aggravated manslaughter of a child, aggravated child abuse, and two counts of child abuse without bodily harm. 

An autopsy conducted on February 27 revealed the extent of Strawberry's injuries, which included a skull fracture, numerous bruises on her forehead, 10 fractured ribs, spinal hemorrhaging, and multiple layers of brain bleeding, according to Judd. 

Investigators suspect that the broken ribs occurred when Kubai squeezed her, and he is also accused of striking her forehead ten times and using a blunt object to hit the back of her head.

Sheriff Judd stated, "The baby was literally beaten to death." Kubai is currently held in custody at the Polk County Jail without bond.