Florida Woman Charged with Child Abuse After Infant’s Death
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 31, 2026 — Lakeland, FL – Tatiana Norman, a 23-year-old woman from Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with felony child abuse…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 31, 2026 —
Lakeland, FL – Tatiana Norman, a 23-year-old woman from Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with felony child abuse in connection with the death of her six-month-old infant. The infant’s death, initially reported as a consequence of a fall, came under scrutiny when the medical examiner’s findings revealed injuries inconsistent with the account provided by the mother.
According to investigative reports, the medical examiner identified injuries on the infant that were not explained by a simple fall. These findings prompted detectives to further investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. Investigators learned that Norman allegedly threw the infant into a playpen. Later, the child reportedly fell from a bed.
Further details uncovered during the investigation indicate that prior to the infant’s death, Norman had reportedly conducted online searches for information related to concussions in babies, specifically searching for “baby has concussion.” Additionally, law enforcement became aware that Norman had been viewing pornography and engaging with content on TikTok in the period leading up to the infant’s passing.
The case has been referred to the State Attorney’s Office for prosecution. The specific details regarding the timeline of events and the exact nature of all the injuries sustained by the infant have not been fully disclosed in public records. The investigation is ongoing, and further information is expected to be released as the legal proceedings develop.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Boettcher on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
