A Tuscola County man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the death of his one-year-old child.
Brian Elswick, age 28 of Caro, was sentenced in the 54th Circuit Court on Thursday, May 22, before Judge Amy Gierhart. Elswick, who was found guilty on five counts in April, earned life in prison via an open murder charge.
Elswick was one of several adults interviewed Friday, February 9, 2024, after first responders were called for a medical emergency involving a child at his home at 3086 E. Deckerville Road in Caro. A Tuscola County Sheriff’s deputy was the first to arrive at the scene, reportedly observing signs of child abuse and/or neglect as he provided first aid to the unresponsive toddler.
As investigation efforts began, the child, a one-year-old boy, was transported to a Saginaw hospital and later airlifted to a higher-level trauma center for care. Unfortunately, the toddler ultimately passed from his injuries on Sunday, February 11, 2024, with it determined that the child had suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Elswick is currently at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson County for intake processing. It is unclear where he will be placed for the remainder of his sentence.
