Babysitter Kills Little Girl in Drunken Booze Night
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Four-month-old Renzy McCall was found severely injured and barely breathing after being left with her mother's partner, Savannah Miller.
- ❖Savannah Miller was discovered unresponsive and later admitted to being blackout drunk, having consumed eight mini bottles of Fireball whiskey while caring for the infant.
- ❖Renzy suffered extensive contusions, a blown pupil, and brain swelling, ultimately leading to her death after emergency surgery.
- ❖Miller had a history of over 100 Child Protective Services reports for abuse and neglect involving her own children, yet they were not removed from her care.
- ❖Savannah Miller pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and child abuse, receiving a sentence of 40 to 80 years in prison.
Insights
1Discovery of Renzy's Severe Injuries and Caregiver's Unresponsiveness
Amber McCall returned home from work to find her four-month-old baby, Renzy, covered in extensive bruises and barely breathing. Her partner, Savannah Miller, who was supposed to be caring for Renzy, was found unresponsive and appeared 'out of it,' struggling to wake up or respond to questions.
Amber's 911 call described Renzy as 'covered in bruises' and 'not breathing' (). Officers found Savannah 'asleep in the bed' and 'unresponsive' to their attempts to wake her (). Renzy's injuries included 'extensive contusions on her head, face, and over her left leg,' smaller contusions, abrasions, and a 'blown pupil' with 'head trauma' (, ).
2Savannah Miller's Deception and Admission of Blackout Drunkenness
Savannah Miller initially denied consuming alcohol, claiming she only smoked THC. However, a breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content of .156. Further investigation uncovered eight empty Fireball whiskey bottles hidden in a tied-up plastic bag in the kitchen trash, leading Miller to admit she drank them all and was blackout drunk.
Miller stated, 'No' when asked if she had anything to drink (). After the breathalyzer, she admitted to 'a couple shots of Fireball' (). Officers found 'eight empty bottles' of Fireball in a 'plastic bag tied in a knot at the bottom of the trash can,' and Miller then stated she 'drank all of them that night' (). She admitted to being 'blackout drunk' ().
3Renzy's Death and Miller's Prior CPS History
Renzy McCall succumbed to her injuries, dying on July 24th, 2024, after emergency brain surgery and continued swelling and seizures. It was later revealed that Savannah Miller had an extensive history with Child Protective Services, with over 100 reports of abuse and neglect concerning her own children within a four-year period, yet her children were reportedly not removed from her care.
Amber McCall informed police that Renzy's family made the 'difficult decision to remove Ren's ventilator, and she passed away that same day' (). Court documents revealed Miller 'had more than 100 CPS reports of abuse and neglect in a 4-year period' ().
Lessons
- Always conduct thorough background checks and reference checks for any caregiver, especially if they are new or not a close family member.
- Be vigilant for signs of substance abuse or mental health struggles in anyone entrusted with childcare, and never leave children with individuals who are impaired.
- Understand the limitations and potential failures of child protective services; a history of reports should be a major red flag, even if children were not removed from care.
- Educate yourself on the signs of child abuse and neglect to recognize and report any suspicious injuries or changes in a child's demeanor.
- Prioritize a child's safety above all else, even if it means confronting a partner or friend about their fitness to care for a child.
Notable Moments
Amber McCall's frantic 911 call reporting her baby's injuries and the babysitter's unresponsiveness.
This call captures the immediate horror and confusion of a mother discovering her child's severe state and the caregiver's alarming condition, setting the stage for the investigation.
The discovery of eight empty Fireball whiskey bottles hidden in the trash, contradicting Savannah Miller's initial denials.
This piece of evidence directly exposed Miller's deception and provided concrete proof of her severe intoxication, which was critical to understanding the events leading to Renzy's injuries.
The revelation of Savannah Miller's extensive history with Child Protective Services.
This detail highlights a systemic issue, questioning why someone with over 100 prior reports of abuse and neglect was still in a position to care for a vulnerable infant, ultimately leading to a tragic outcome.
Quotes
"Like, I just really cannot wrap my arms around why she would do this to my baby."
"She's a recovering alcoholic. I don't I don't know what the She takes a lot of medicine, prescription meds. Yes. Yes. Like psych for she's like bipolar and all this other all stuff."
"You're a 156, which is legal. You're not driving, so you're not breaking any laws by drinking. Sorry. I didn't mean to be a dick."
"I get in trouble for drinking with a baby. I get it. Cuz there's not a silver caretaker."
"There's not enough I'm sorry in the world that will bring her back. And if there was, I would say every one of them. From the bottom of my heart, I am sincerely remorsefully sorry."
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