A teenage mother has been charged with murder over the death of her four-month old baby daughter, caused by a catastrophic brain injury.
Cassandra Rose Doohan, 18, was initially charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Anastasia Hand at their home in Capel, in south-west Western Australia.
Ms Doohan’s original charge was upgraded to murder during a court appearance on Wednesday and she remains behind bars.
A teenage mother has been charged with murder over the death of her four-month old baby daughter (pictured), caused by a catastrophic brain injury
Cassandra Rose Doohan, 18, was initially charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Anastasia Hand (pictured in hospital) at their home in Capel, in south-west Western Australia
Seamus Rafferty, Ms Doohan’s lawyer, suggested the accused will plead not guilty to the murder charge.
Anastasia was found unresponsive by Ms Doohan’s partner after leaving her with Ms Doohan for 15 minutes while he was in the shower, ABC News reported.
At a previous hearing the court was told doctors discovered the infant had suffered a catastrophic non-accidental injury to her brain.
At a previous hearing the court was told doctors discovered the infant (pictured) had suffered a catastrophic non-accidental injury to her brain
Anastasia (pictured), who was just four-months-old, died on May 28 after two days in hospital
Anastasia, who was just four-months-old, died on May 28 after two days in hospital.
Ms Doohan had bail refused at the earlier hearing and was again remanded in custody on Wednesday.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for January.
Anastasia was found unresponsive by Ms Doohan’s partner after leaving her with Ms Doohan for 15 minutes while he was in the shower at their family home (pictured)
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