Oct 15, 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man and a woman have been charged with murder in the death of a 2-year-old girl who police say suffered "traumatic injuries consistent with abuse." Gregory Joseph MacDonald, 29, and Chandy McCarthy, 40, were arrested after the child died last week. Woman wounded by gunfire after struggle with home intruder, suspect arrested: Bakersfield PD They're charged with second-degree murder, assault of a child under 8 resulting in death and child cruelty. Gregory MacDonald listens to Deputy Public Defender Sam Carter during a court hearing Oct. 15. MacDonald appeared in court Tuesday. McCarthy made bail before charges were filed and is due in court Nov. 1. MacDonald's arraignment was postponed to that date to give the Public Defender's Office time to check if it has a conflict of interest representing him. 3 dead, 1 hurt in crash north of Wasco: CHP On Thursday, police were called to the 300 block of Vernal Place in central Bakersfield to a report of a child in medical distress. Officers assisted in life-saving efforts and the child was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. A second child in the home was taken into protective custody, police said. Police ask anyone who knows of an endangered or abused child — or who even suspects abuse — to call local law enforcement, or Kern County Child Protective Services at 661-631-6011.
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