Billy Bob Thornton’s Daughter Amanda Brumfield Charged In Baby’s Death (Photo)

Posted on June 2, 2009

Billy Bob Thornton’s oldest daughter, Amanda Brumfield, is charged with the death of a 1 year-old girl under her care in October. Read more on this story below.

Ocoee police confirmed that Amanda Brumfield, 29, is charged with child neglect causing harm or disability and was in custody. Amanda Brumfield is Billy Bob’s daughter withi his first wife, Melissa Gatlin.

Amanda Brumfield told police the little girl she was babysitting fell and hit her head October 3. Brumfield called for help more than two hours later when she couldn’t revive the child.Amanda An autopsy determined the girl had a fractured skull and brain injury. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and said the explanation Brumfield gave was inconsistent with the child’s injuries, police said.

Brumfield told police the little girl had fallen and her tongue was bleeding. She played with the baby and fed her bananas and fruit snacks, and said she was “happy” and playful. She then put the baby next to her and fell asleep. She woke up later when she heard the phone ring and decided to take the child back to the playpen. When she lifted her, Brumfield told cops she discovered her body was limp.

A rep for Billy Bob Thornton sent TMZ this statement: “Mr. Thornton is estranged from Amanda and has had no contact with her for quite some time, however when informed about this situation he commented that, ‘Anytime a baby’s life is lost is an unimaginable tragedy and my heart goes out to the baby’s family and loved ones.’”

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