A New York Licensed Practical Nurse who is originally from Nigeria, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing a disabled toddler under her care.The deceased toddler’s grandmother hired 54-year-old Oluyemisi Adebayo to look after her disabled grandchild. Adebayo was accused of submerging the disabled child in a 130 degree water for 30 seconds on April 21, 2015. The victim was said to have died of thermal injuries to 50% of her body on Monday the 25th of April 2015, 3 days after doctors performed an emergency life-saving surgery on her.
The suspect, Oluyemisi Adebayo told police detectives that she noticed Naomi Mondesire’s leg was peeling off after she placed her in bath water but police faulted her claim during their interrogation session due to inconsistency.
“My client is a nurse with two children. She did test the water. My client understands what is involved in this matter, someone who has been a nurse for the past 19 years understands what it means to take care of a child,” Adebayo’s Attorney stated.
The suspect was arrested on Wednesday at about 7am while attempting to flee the US to board a flight to Nigeria days after the fatal incident.
Adebayo is being held without bail and is due back in court on May 15. If convicted, she faces up to 25 years to life in prison.
