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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: 3-Month-Old Baby Hospitalized With Severe Head Trauma; Babysitter Under Investigation
Date: February 2, 2026
Host: Nancy Grace
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

Episode Overview

In this daily Crime Alert edition, Nancy Grace delves into one of the day's most disturbing cases: the hospitalization of 3-month-old Braxton Musselman, who suffered devastating head trauma while under the care of a babysitter in California. The episode breaks down the sequence of events, the parents’ reactions, law enforcement updates, and the bleak prognosis for the child. Additional stories include a disturbing Texas road rage shooting that left a young girl in critical condition and the mysterious disappearance of a Minnesota woman.

Main Story: 3-Month-Old Baby Hospitalized – Babysitter Arrested

[00:35–02:42]

Key Points

Incident:
Babysitter Tanya Hamilton facetimed the parents, Chris Musselman and Tori Nelson, claiming she accidentally fell on the baby and found him unresponsive when she woke up.
Medical Findings:
Hospital staff report Braxton’s injuries are more consistent with severe head trauma—possibly from shaking—rather than an accidental fall. The baby’s pupil had ruptured, necessitating emergency surgery to remove half his skull due to dangerous swelling.
Law Enforcement:
Tanya Hamilton, 50, a non-relative caregiver, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after a thorough investigation by the Madera County Sheriff's Office. She has posted bond and is pending court proceedings.
Family’s Ordeal:
The parents endured a six-hour wait during their baby’s emergency surgery. They later shared their heartbreak and uncertainty about whether Braxton would return home with or without part of his skull.
Medical Prognosis:
Braxton faces a challenging future: possible neurological damage, seizures, vision issues, recurrent surgeries, specialized medical equipment, and ongoing intensive care.

Notable Quotes & Moments

Nancy Grace on the Arrest:
[00:40] “Hospital employees say the injuries are not consistent with that story. Instead of or from severe head trauma from shaking the baby’s injury so bad his pupil ruptured, surgeons had to remove half his skull to relieve the pressure. Hamilton arrested on Felony Child Abuse Related Charges.”
Nicole Parton (Crime Stories Correspondent):
[01:48] “He is currently missing the entire right side of his skull. We are uncertain if he will return home with a skull or without one.” [02:16] “Braxton is expected to face a lifetime of challenges including potential neurological issues, seizures, vision impairments, the need for physical therapy, multiple surgeries and specialized medical equipment and ongoing health care support.”

Call to Action

Family has set up a GoFundMe for Braxton’s recovery support.

Additional Crime Alerts

Texas Road Rage Shooting Injures 10-Year-Old Girl

[02:56–04:31]

Incident Details:
Alyssa Gates, 10, was critically wounded after a suspect, Brian Arco, fired into her family’s vehicle during a road rage incident in San Antonio, Texas.
Sequence of Events:
- The confrontation began when Arco exited a driveway recklessly; another driver honked at him.
- In retaliation, Arco fired a gun, with a bullet striking Alyssa as she sat in the back seat.
- Parents realized the severity only after smelling gunpowder, prompting them to check their daughter and pull over for emergency assistance.
- The family was able to record the suspect’s license plate and vehicle description, aiding police in a swift arrest.
Legal Outcome:
Arco faces three counts of aggravated assault and one of endangering a child. Notably, his own ex-wife and daughter were in his car at the time.
Notable Quote:
[03:42] Nicole Parton (on the family’s reaction): “They turned to check on their daughter and his wife asked, did you get shot? The little girl replied, no.”

Minnesota Woman, Nicole Anderson, Missing

[04:31–end]

Incident Details:
Nicole Anderson, 56, of Randolph Township, Minnesota, told her mom she was going to check the mail and never returned. She’s been missing for over five weeks.
Investigation:
- Sheriff's searched with drones and dogs, but found nothing.
- Belongings and medication were left at home.
- Boyfriend questioned and cleared.
- Suspicious unknown man previously spotted prowling in her yard.
Description:
- Height: 5'10", 135 lbs, pixie cut blonde hair, brown eyes, last seen in gray sweater, camouflage pants, house slippers.
Call for Help:
Listeners urged to contact Dakota County Sheriff’s Office at 651-438-8477 with any information.

Tone and Style

The reporting is urgent, empathetic, and direct, with Nancy Grace’s trademark focus on the emotional and legal ramifications, as well as the families’ perspectives. The episode aims to mobilize community awareness and action.

Timeline of Key Segments

[00:35–02:42]: California baby head trauma case – main details, arrest, family statement
[02:56–04:31]: Texas road rage shooting leaves child in critical condition
[04:31–end]: Missing woman case in Minnesota, public appeal

Memorable Final Appeal

Nancy Grace [04:53]:
“Please join us for our daily podcast Crime Stories, where we do our best to find missing people, especially children, and help solve unsolved homicides. With this Crime Alert, I’m Nancy Grace.”

This episode is a succinct but intense review of pressing crime cases, featuring moving family stories, precise law enforcement updates, and dedicated calls to action—all delivered with Nancy Grace’s investigative rigor and compassion.

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I'm Nancy Grace. Breaking crime news now. A California babysitter facetimes parents explaining how their 3 month old baby boy was hurt and that it was an accident. Parents Chris Musselman and Tori Nelson say the babysitter, Tanya Hamilton, says she fell on baby Braxton and woke up and he was unresponsive. But hospital employees say the injuries are not consistent with that story. Instead of or from severe head trauma from shaking the baby's injury so bad his pupil ruptured, surgeons had to remove half his skull to relieve the pressure. Hamilton arrested on Felony Child Abuse Related Charges Crime Stories Nicole Parton explains Nancy.
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The three month old infant from California has suffered a serious brain injury and a ruptured pupil after being allegedly shaken by his babysitter. This according to the Madeira County Sheriff's Office. They said they received a call for medical assistance regarding an unresponsive baby. Baby Braxton was quickly transported to a nearby hospital where he underwent emergency surgery due to significant head trauma. Following an extensive investigation, 50 year old Tanya Hamilton, a caregiver who is not related to the family, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse as stated by the Sheriff's office. The boy's parents endured a six hour wait while their son was in surgery and they were devastated by the news delivered by the medical team. Afterward they described their disbelief and heartbreak over what has happened to Braxton. They said in part, he is currently missing the entire right side of his skull. We are uncertain if he will return home with a skull or without one. Braxton is expected to face a lifetime of challenges including potential neurological issues, seizures, vision impairments, the need for physical therapy, multiple surgeries and specialized medical equipment and ongoing health care support. The babysitter was arrested. She has since posted bond but will be back in court to face the charges.
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Nicole, thank you. The victim's family has a GoFundMe support Braxton's fight for for recovery. More crime and justice news after this.
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A 10 year old girl is in critical condition following a shooting that happened during a road rage incident on her way to school in Texas. The girl, Alyssa Gates, was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries after being shot through the side of her family's car in San Antonio. The incident began when the suspect, Brian Arco, allegedly exited a driveway in a reckless manner, prompting another driver to honk at him. In retaliation, the man fired his weapon into the Gates vehicle, striking young Alicia in the back seat while two other adults were in the car unharmed. In the aftermath, Jason Gates recounted to a local news outlet that he and his wife detected the smell of gunpowder. They turned to check on their daughter and his wife asked, did you get shot? The little girl replied, no. Jason said he opened the back door to check on his child. He discovered she had indeed been shot and was bleeding. I told my wife, just pull over. She kept trying to drive to the hospital, but they stopped in a parking lot to call for help. Within moments, their daughter was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical help. They spotted the suspect's car and quickly documented the license plate along with a description of the driver. Following the incident, law enforcement initiated a multi unit response to arrest the shooter. Police. Police later arrested the man. He was taken to the Bexar County Adult Detention center where he faces three counts of aggravated assault and one count of endangering a child. His ex wife and young daughter were in the car with him at the time of the shooting.
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Nicole Anderson, 56, lives in Randolph Township, Minnesota with her mom. Just before 9am July 6, she tells her mom she's going for a walk to check the mail and will be right back. Half an hour later, she's still not home. Her mom reports her missing. Dakota county sheriff searched the neighborhood with drones and dogs. No sign of Nicole. She left all her belongings and meds at home. Sheriff's interrogate Matthew Suttles, her boyfriend and search his home, but he is ruled out as a suspect. Nicole's brother says Nicole recently chased off a man claiming to be a woodcutter and she says she found him prowling in her yard, but he has not been identified. Nicole, five'10, 135 pounds, pixie cut, blonde hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a gray sweater, camouflage pants and house slippers. If you have info on Nicole Anderson, now missing over five weeks, please call Dakota County, Minnesota Sheriff's 651438, 8477. For the latest crime and justice news, go to crimeonline.com and please join us for our daily podcast Crime Stories, where we do our best to find missing people, especially children, and help solve unsolved homicides with this crime Alert. I'm Nancy Grace. This is an iHeart podcast guaranteed human.