Rotten Mango #375: Babysitter Returns Dead Baby Back To Mom - Then Can’t Stop Smiling During Interrogation
Jul 14, 2024
Two sisters find a dead baby at a laundromat, leading to a mysterious investigation. Detectives confront the babysitter with a history of harming infants. A tense hotel room situation escalates as suspicions grow. The babysitter's bizarre behavior during interrogation raises questions about her involvement.
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Babysitter With Prior Child Abuse History
- The babysitter was identified as Marissa Tia Sort, a woman already barred from childcare due to prior child injuries.
- Detectives went to a Plaza Hotel room at 4 AM and found Marissa hiding under the covers when they arrived.
Odd Interrogation Demeanor Raises Flags
- Marissa's demeanor in the hallway interview was inconsistent: flat, then oddly smiling when told about the child's death.
- Investigators flagged that mismatch between expected grief and her reactions as suspicious behavior.
Vague Timeline From Babysitter
- Marissa told detectives she fed Benson once, left him sleeping in a car seat, and estimated he had been seated for 30–45 minutes before pickup.
- Her account was vague and inconsistent, which investigators found notable during the interview.