On March 14, 2022, a 911 call was made from a Forest Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan home reporting that 3-month-old (approximately 2 months, 17 days old) EliAna Amber Bond was not breathing. She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed that the infant had suffered serious physical harm sometime in the days prior while in the care of her parents, Justin Bond (22) and Deana Bond (21). The parents allegedly did not seek medical treatment for the baby after she was injured. Both parents were arrested and charged with child abuse second degree and involuntary manslaughter, each carrying up to 15 years in prison.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
While no specific mechanism of inflicted injury is named, Document 1 (9and10news.com) states: "the child suffered serious physical harm, which lead to the child's death" and Undersheriff Cook said, "We have a three-month-old baby that died of a physical injury that really did not need to happen." The parents were charged with child abuse 2nd degree, indicating the physical harm was inflicted.
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Document 1 (9and10news.com) states: "It is also alleged that the parents did not provide the necessary medical treatment to the baby after it was injured." Document 2 (upnorthlive.com) similarly states: "Eliana suffered serious physical harm while in the care of her parents and did not seek medical treatment."
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Justin Bond, 22, is identified as the father of EliAna. Document 1 (9and10news.com) states that both parents were arrested and charged with child abuse and involuntary manslaughter. Document 2 (upnorthlive.com) confirms the couple are the parents. The obituary (Document 3) lists family relationships consistent with Justin being the biological father (e.g., Jenny Bond of Indian River listed as grandmother).
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
Deana Bond, 21, is identified as the mother of EliAna. Document 1 (9and10news.com) states both parents were arrested and charged with child abuse and involuntary manslaughter. Document 2 (upnorthlive.com) confirms the couple are the parents.
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
Document 1 (9and10news.com) states: "the investigation lead to the arrest of the parents, Justin Bond, 22, and Deana Bond, 21, of Onaway on Friday." They were "both charged with one count child abuse 2nd degree and one count each of involuntary manslaughter."
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Notable Details
Document 2 (upnorthlive.com) notes that a family member, Lois Brege, who is a great aunt and has been a foster care provider for 13 years, stated she never observed any red flags: "I have been around Deanna and Justin with the children and never once did I see a red flag... I've been in foster care for 13 years. So this type of stuff kinda, you pick up on right away, and there was nothing that ever flagged me." Additionally, the Bonds have an 18-month-old son, Ivan, who is currently in the care of his grandmother following the parents' arrest. These details provide context regarding the family situation and the apparent lack of observable warning signs even to a relative experienced with child welfare.
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