Jalenthia Caldwell (22 months) 11/27/09 Charlotte, NC R.I.P.
Man wanted in murder of toddler
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Police are looking for a man they say accused of abusing and killing a 22 month old little girl.
Toddler Jalenthia Caldwell suffered brain damage on Friday at an East Charlotte apartment complex. She was pronounced dead Sunday at Presbyterian Hospital.
Police officers were called the 5700 block Copper Creek Court on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at 3:45 pm.
Cops found Caldwell unresponsive and the baby was taken to Presbyterian Hospital-Main.
The CMPD says Jalenthia was left with the mother's boyfriend while she was at work.
When the mother, Lattayne Caldwell, returned home, she saw the baby sleeping in a peculiar position and tried to wake up her child. She eventually called MEDIC and performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
On Monday, the CMPD obtained warrants for the arrest of the Lattayne's boyfriend, Randy Rashawn Moorehead. He has been charged with first degree murder and felony child abuse.
"He knows how much my child meant to me and my family," Lattayne told WBTV.
Lattayne and her family believe Moorehead shook Jalenthia so hard it caused brain damage.
Lattayne described young Jalenthia as a beautiful child with a lot of personality.
"She shined a light on everything she came across," Lattayne said. "She was nothing but precious. She was an angel from God."
Lattayne is begging anyone who knows where Moorehead is to call police.
If you know where he is, call 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.