Case Summary
- Case Type
- Homicide
- Incident Date
- Feb. 22
- Incident Time
- afternoon
- Location
- apartment complex in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- Investigating Agency
- Law & Crime
- Suspect
- Kevin McCall and Christina Davis
- Suspect Age
- 30 and 23
- Victim Count
- 1
- Charges
- neglecting a child
- Arrest Status
- pleaded guilty
- Court Status
- sentenced and awaiting sentencing
- Case Status
- guilty plea
A Wisconsin couple, Kevin McCall, 30, and Christina Davis, 23, pleaded guilty to child neglect charges following the death of their 1-year-old baby, who was found unresponsive in their Milwaukee apartment on Feb. 22.
The incident occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where local law enforcement and emergency medical staff responded to an afternoon emergency call concerning a pulseless and nonbreathing infant at an apartment complex. According to reports from Law & Crime, the child was transported to a hospital where medical personnel noted that rigor mortis was setting in before pronouncing the infant dead.
Incident Overview
According to criminal complaints reviewed by Law & Crime, police arrived at the apartment complex following an emergency call on the afternoon of Feb. 22 regarding a pulseless nonbreathing child. When officers arrived, McCall and Davis were on the front porch with the baby. Medical staff at the hospital attempted to revive the infant, but observed that rigor mortis was already setting in.
Prior to the 911 call, Davis had returned home from work at around 2 p.m. to find her 6-year-old daughter standing in the corner as punishment. McCall admitted to punishing the girl, while Davis discovered the baby was stiff with its eyes rolling back. Both suspects admitted to police that they never fed, checked on, or changed the diaper of the 1-year-old that entire day. A detective later spoke to the 6-year-old sibling, who reported that the parents frequently left the children home alone and that she had seen her mother mix a 50 mL bottle of Fireball whiskey into a baby bottle to make the infant pass out.
Timeline of Events
- Prior to Feb. 22: The 6-year-old sibling reported that parents frequently left the two children home alone and that she observed her mother mix Fireball whiskey into a baby bottle.
- Feb. 22, around 2 p.m.: Christina Davis left work and returned home to find her 6-year-old daughter being punished.
- Feb. 22, afternoon: Police responded to an emergency call at a Milwaukee apartment complex regarding a pulseless nonbreathing child.
- Feb. 22, later: The baby was transported to a hospital, where medical staff observed rigor mortis and pronounced the infant dead.
- October 15: Christina Davis pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of neglecting a child.
- Monday: Kevin McCall pleaded guilty to one felony count of neglecting a child.
Suspect Information
The suspects in this case are Kevin McCall, 30, and Christina Davis, 23. Court and police records indicate both individuals resided at the Milwaukee apartment where the incident occurred. Davis pleaded guilty on Oct. 15 to two misdemeanor counts of neglecting a child and received a sentence of 18 months of probation. McCall entered a guilty plea on Monday to one felony count of neglecting a child, with a second count dismissed but read into the record.
Victim Information
The victim is the couple's 1-year-old baby, who was found unresponsive in the apartment and later pronounced dead at the hospital. An older sibling, a 6-year-old girl, was also involved as a witness who spoke with detectives regarding household conditions and care practices.
Police Response
Milwaukee police responded to the apartment complex on the afternoon of Feb. 22 after receiving a 911 call reporting a pulseless nonbreathing child. Upon arrival, officers located McCall and Davis on the front porch with the infant before emergency medical transport to the hospital.
Investigation
The investigation was conducted by local law enforcement agencies, including detectives who interviewed the surviving 6-year-old sibling at the family apartment and reviewed criminal complaints detailing statements from the parents and medical personnel.
Evidence Collected
- A 50 mL bottle of Fireball whiskey identified by the sibling as being used to make the baby pass out
- Medical observations from hospital staff noting rigor mortis
- Statements and admissions made by the suspects to police investigators
- Criminal complaints and investigative notes from detective interviews
Arrest Details
While specific formal arrest dates prior to court proceedings were not detailed in the available summary, both suspects faced criminal charges that led to court appearances, guilty pleas, and sentencing proceedings in Milwaukee County.
Charges Filed
- Neglecting a child (misdemeanor counts): Charged against Christina Davis, relating to the failure to provide proper care and supervision, resulting in an 18-month probation sentence after a guilty plea on Oct. 15.
- Neglecting a child (felony count): Charged against Kevin McCall, to which he pleaded guilty on Monday, with a second felony count dismissed but read into the record ahead of his upcoming sentencing.
Court Information
The legal proceedings took place in Milwaukee County. Christina Davis entered her guilty plea on Oct. 15. Kevin McCall entered his guilty plea on Monday and is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 18.
Statements from Authorities
According to Law & Crime, police reports and criminal complaints detailed that officers and medical staff documented the infant's condition upon arrival at the hospital, noting that rigor mortis was setting in. Detectives also documented statements from the 6-year-old sibling regarding childcare practices and the presence of alcohol in a baby bottle, while noting that Davis denied giving the baby alcohol.
Public Safety Information
Child welfare and safety are critical priorities for community well-being. Anyone suspecting child abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions for minors should immediately contact local law enforcement or child protective services. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453, or call 911 in an emergency.
What Happens Next
Following a guilty plea, the next standard step in the criminal justice process is sentencing, where a judge determines the appropriate penalty based on statutory guidelines, sentencing recommendations, and any prior record. For defendants awaiting sentencing, probation terms, incarceration periods, or mandatory counseling programs may be ordered by the court.
