In Indiana, USA, 3-year-old Noah Brown faced a horrifying ordeal while in the care of his father’s 12-year-old stepson. Upset by Noah’s crying, the pre-teen babysitter, known for aggression issues, resorted to violence, beating the toddler with a belt and slamming him into walls. Arrested for aggravated assault and more, Noah suffered severe injuries, including a removed skull part, exacerbated by his ongoing battle with Covid. Uncertain about Noah’s recovery, his mother, Michelle Lane, fears lasting consequences, as the toddler endured seizures.

Noah’s tragic case has prompted Lane to advocate for change. She started a petition urging an increase in the legal babysitting age in Indiana to 16. Lane emphasized, “It’s not guaranteed what his quality of life is going to be, but we’re praying and hoping for the best that he comes out just fine.”