BREAKING: An Allentown man has been charged with third-degree murder in a tragic child abuse case dating back to 2012. Authorities confirm that Kyle Hinkle, 38, faces serious charges following the death of his son, who succumbed to injuries sustained as an infant. This urgent development was announced by the Bensalem Police earlier today.
The investigation reveals that the child, who was subjected to severe abuse in October 2012, died on August 2024, in Oliver, Pennsylvania. An autopsy disclosed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and neck, directly linked to the abuse he endured as a three-month-old infant.
In a shocking turn of events, Bensalem Police were first alerted to the abuse when the Bucks County Department of Children and Youth contacted them after medical staff at Aria Torresdale identified potentially abusive injuries. A CAT scan revealed a disturbing pattern of new and old injuries, indicating prolonged abuse.
During the initial investigation, Hinkle confessed to shaking the infant multiple times, claiming he acted out of frustration when the child would not stop crying and failed to support the infant’s head adequately. Hinkle previously pleaded guilty to charges including Aggravated Assault and Endangering the Welfare of Children, serving two years in county prison.
Based on the recent autopsy findings, the Bucks County District Attorney has escalated the charges against Hinkle, leading to the issuance of a warrant by District Justice Michael Gallagher. Hinkle was arrested at his workplace with assistance from Allentown Police and has been remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility with bail set at $2,000,000.
This case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the consequences of child abuse, raising critical questions about child protection in Pennsylvania.
As this story develops, the community and authorities alike are calling for greater awareness and prevention measures for child abuse. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to follow this significant case.
