OZARK, Ala (WDNews) – The Ozark Police Department arrested Kimberly Skinner on August 15, 2024, on charges of willful abuse of a 4-year-old child. The arrest followed an incident where the child was dropped off at a daycare with visible bruises on their face, neck, and other areas.
Daycare staff, upon noticing additional injuries on the child’s body, promptly reported the matter to authorities. After a medical evaluation, and subsequent questioning, police identified Skinner, the mother’s girlfriend, as the person responsible for the child’s injuries.
Initially, Skinner claimed the injuries were accidental, resulting from a fall. However, she later admitted to striking the child multiple times in a fit of anger. Bruising was also found on the child’s back and legs.
The Ozark Police were assisted by the Department of Human Resources and the Child Advocacy Center in this investigation. Authorities emphasize the importance of vigilance in protecting children and encourage anyone with related information to come forward.
