A black father is speaking out after authorities in Lancaster County started investigating the death of his eight-month-old Micah Paden in late April and now the family is asking why it is taking so long to get information on what caused the child’s death.
The child’s father and grandmother spoke with Channel 9 news and said they believe the baby died due to serious neglect. According to the report, Lancaster police were called to MUSC Lancaster on April 20 to investigate Micah’s death.
Trayqwan Talford and his mother, Shanta Givens, said Micah had serious burns on his body. “He was (taken) to the hospital at 3:30 p.m.,” Givens told Channel 9. “He was left in the car for eight-plus hours. We want to know why.” Lancaster police have not confirmed that accusation but sent a statement that reads: “SLED’s Child Fatality Unit investigates all deaths in the state of children under the age of 18 that are the result of violence, in any suspicious or unusual manner, or when the death is unexpected or unexplained.”
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Micah died at the hospital and police said there have been no delays in the investigation and it is still active and ongoing.
Talford and his mother said they’ll continue to push for accountability and answers. “The best baby you could ever have, you know what I’m saying?” Talford said. “He gave you so much joy.”
We will keep you updated on this story.