A 17-month-old girl died on June 18, 2023, from injuries sustained while in the care of her mother, Emily Frazier, and the mother's boyfriend, 20-year-old Thomas E. Ivy, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The child was brought to a medical facility on June 16, 2023, with severe injuries including a perforated bowel, bruised pancreas, liver damage, and brain damage. Ivy initially claimed the child had fallen near a bridge at their apartment, but police determined the injuries were consistent with a forceful traumatic event. Ivy was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, and Frazier was also taken into custody. The crime occurred on Muscogee Creek Nation tribal land, prompting FBI involvement. Prior to the fatal incident, Frazier had filed protective orders against Ivy that were removed shortly before the child's death, and the child's biological father indicated that prior welfare checks had failed to result in the child's removal from the home.
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)
The Fox23 article states that police told Ivy the injuries "had to be by a forceful traumatic event, like a car accident," and the child suffered "internal injuries including a perforated bowel and bruised pancreas as well as liver damage and brain damage." These injuries are consistent with inflicted blunt force trauma, and the murder charge confirms law enforcement determined the injuries were intentionally inflicted.
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
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?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The Fox23 article states that "Emily Frazier is also in custody" and that "Arrest records show the two were together during the time the incident happened." The father also states, "She should have been taken the first time from her mama and kept away from her mama," implying the mother bears responsibility for the child's death through her failure to protect the child. Being in custody and present during the incident implies involvement.
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)?
The KFOR article states that "Investigators say Ivy has been in a relationship with the victim's mother." Ivy is clearly a male paramour/boyfriend, not the biological father. Leroy Johnson is separately identified as the biological father in the Fox23 article. Ivy was arrested for the child's murder.
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)?
The Fox23 article quotes the child's father, Leroy Johnson, saying: "What is justice, justice should have been when y'all went and checked the first time. She should have been taken the first time from her mama and kept away from her mama." This strongly implies that child welfare or authorities had been contacted and visited to check on the child prior to her death but did not remove her. He also states, "I don't know how many dangerous situations this girl had my daughter in but I know it's been multiple," further suggesting prior reports or concerns.
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?
The KFOR article states: "Broken Arrow Police have since arrested 20-year-old Thomas E. Ivy for First Degree Murder – Death of a Child by Injuring/Torturing/Maiming and Domestic Assault and Battery." The Fox23 article confirms: "a Tulsa County man was charged with first-degree murder of a 17-month-old baby." Additionally, Emily Frazier is also in custody per the Fox23 article.
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The Fox23 article states that "court records show Frazier filed protective orders against Thomas that was removed shortly before her death." Additionally, "Ivy was also charged with domestic assault and battery against Frazier." Both the protective orders and the domestic assault and battery charge clearly indicate domestic violence between Ivy and the child's mother.
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
Several notable details are present: (1) The FBI was called in "due to the crime occurring on tribal land" per the KFOR article, involving Muscogee Creek Nation jurisdiction, which adds jurisdictional complexity. (2) The Fox23 article notes that "court records show Frazier filed protective orders against Thomas that was removed shortly before her death," indicating that a protective order had been in place but was lifted before the fatal incident, raising questions about the protective order process. (3) The father's statements suggest prior welfare checks that did not result in the child's removal: "justice should have been when y'all went and checked the first time. She should have been taken the first time from her mama." (4) The Muscogee Creek Nation officials stated they are "also planning to seek tribal charges against Ivy," indicating dual jurisdictional prosecution.
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