Kentucky Babysitter Arrested for Beating Child

(Louisville, Kentucky) A 28-year-old local babysitter, Ashley Chapman, has been accused of beating a two-year-old girl she was caring for.

The beating reportedly occurred on January 25 and the girl is currently hospitalized at Kosair Children's Hospital in critical condition. Chapman has been charged with first-degree criminal abuse.

According to Kentucky State Police, Ashley Chapman was babysitting the girl in Vine Grove. State police say the girl was unresponsive and had bruises all over her body.

Chapman was booked into custody at the Hardin County Detention Center with bond set at $25,000.