Horror as man charged with torture after baby boy died in Queensland Children’s Hospital

Queensland Police released a statement on Sunday June 28, revealing a 22-year-old man had been charged with the death of a baby which dates back more than two years ago

A man has been charged with murder and torture more than two years after a baby boy died in a Queensland hospital.

The baby was taken to Bundaberg Hospital at 5.18pm on February 24, 2024 before being airlifted to Queensland Children’s Hospital on February 27. He died a few days later on March 3.

Queensland Police have not yet identified the boy who died but they have released a statement on Sunday, revealing a 22-year-old man had been charged.

A Queensland Police spoksperson said: “Bundaberg Child Protection and Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following investigations into the 2024 death of a baby in Bundaberg West.

“It will be alleged at 5.18pm on 24 February, 2024 a baby boy was transported to Bundaberg Hospital before being airlifted to the Queensland Children’s Hospital on February 27. The boy passed away in hospital on 3 March, 2024.

“Following extensive investigations police have charged a 22-year-old Bundaberg West (now Kalkie) man. The 22-year-old has been charged with one count each of murder (domestic violence) and torture (domestic violence).

“He is expected to appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Monday, 29 June.”

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting quoting this reference number: QP2400337491 . Alternatively, you can report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.