We're going to get her in first. >> Ready? >> Yeah, you're good. I can push you. >> Not sure. >> Food looks good. He's in. >> Hey Brody, you got to go. >> Can you push the stretcher for me? >> Yeah. >> All right, and we got him. >> On April 16th, 2026, EMTs rushed to a St. Petersburg apartment after a mother called 911 and said her 1-month-old son was unresponsive. The baby was loaded into an ambulance and taken to the hospital. Police said he was pronounced at 12:26 p.m. >> What's up with the little bruise on his head? >> We have no idea. We were going to take him to the doctor's office for >> When When did you see that? >> This is This is He's been getting bruises since we since we first got him. >> By the end of the day, Ashton Courant was in handcuffs. >> All right, are we good? >> You want to go to the hospital first? >> Ashton, do you have Do you have the key? >> Ashton, we need the key. >> I got to make sure I got all my equipment. >> Not too fast. Can we get a D1 unit to uh go to our office? >> Is that Take it to the garbage. You're going in the garbage cuz we're getting ready to leave. >> What happened? >> What was that? >> What happened? >> With the little man, um I was um playing my game, getting ready to go down myself for a nap. Um she was down for a nap. Um she said she heard him waking up, so she we both We went to go and get him, and he was pale and he was cold to the touch. >> What's up with the little bruise on his head? >> We have no idea. We were going to take him to the doctor's office for >> When When did you see that? >> this is He's been getting bruises since we since we first had him. >> Copy. Is Can somebody stay here at the apartment? Is one of you guys able to stay at the apartment? >> Grandparent? Yes. >> Yeah. >> Why did he say something? >> Cuz we need to stay have somebody stay here at the scene. >> Okay. >> Yeah, I I Let me just ask her. >> Okay. He can stay and >> Can you leave the keys with with him? >> I have Give me the >> This is your mom and dad? >> Yeah, it's our apartment. >> Okay. >> Okay. You stay. Um I don't There's just two keys. I'll put her in the car and um >> The baby's mother was 22-year-old Gabriella Daniels. The baby's father was 21-year-old Ashton Corant. They lived together in the apartment where the 911 call was made. The officer who arrived first began asking questions about bruises on the baby's head and body. Gabriella said the baby may have an iron deficiency and bruised easily. >> So, what do you mean he's been getting bruises? >> We've been noticing that he's Do you want to better explain it cuz you >> Um yeah, it's it's something that runs in my family. I don't know the exact name for it. It's an iron deficiency. I was supposed to talk to his doctor about it soon because I think he has it. It's basically where like >> Um >> It just so even just a little too much pressure creates bruises. And we think that he might have that because like our >> But what do you mean what kind of pressure? >> like show up. Like any like light touching to certain areas can cause bruising and stuff. Um >> But what what happened to the side of it? Did Did you notice the the the bruise on his the left side of his head? >> Yeah, I've noticed all the bruises. Um When I noticed that one, I had to figure out like what was going on. Like I didn't know if it was like the amount of pressure from burping or what, but um >> Pressure from burping to cause bruising on his head? >> No, you're talking about the ones on the side. >> side on the side of like his head, the temple. >> Oh, the temple part? I don't know where those could have come from. That's what I'm saying, like we think he has an iron deficiency because with that and nobody touching >> But why would he get a bruise head? >> Yes, it's very much possible. That's why we were planning to go to the doctor because we wanted to figure out what's going on, why is he bruising so easily. >> And when So you've noticed it and So he's a month old, have you even tried to get into the doctor yet? >> Yes, I have. I've already been to the doctor. >> About that, the bruising? >> Not about that. That's the most recent thing that I'm supposed to bring up to the doctor. >> So you've noticed the bruises for the whole So what what happened this morning, right? What's the events kind of leading up to this morning? >> I went down for a nap. >> What time? >> Um This was around like 8:30-ish. It was right after I just put him down for a nap, which is around 8:00 8:30. I was going to take a little nap and then wake up, call the doctors cuz I was going to talk about that and he wasn't feeling good the past like day and a half to 2 days. He wasn't feeling the best, you know. And um just I thought he was getting better, you know, I put him down, went for a little nap, woke up and I >> So you put him down for a nap around 8:30. >> Okay, 8:30 and he's pale. And then what do you do once you find out that he's >> 8:30, that's around the time I put him down and he >> He's pale. >> And when I went to go pick him up, when I woke up cuz normally he wakes me up by yelling cuz that's when he's hungry and I just felt something off. I went to go check on him and he was >> Was he crying at all in the morning? >> No, not this time. >> again, I'm just I need to know what happened with the bruising on the side of his head because that's not normal for a kid to get a bruise bruising on the side of his head. >> I know that. That's why I was trying to figure that out myself. >> What about you? Can you add anything? I mean, the bruising on the head is my concern. >> I have I don't know if anything to add or I don't know if it was you I spoke to about what happened and what led up to that. I That was >> you were playing video games and you were getting ready to go for a nap yourself. >> Yeah, I was getting ready to go down for a nap myself. She was waking up >> time was that at? >> I don't remember >> What time did you guys wake up if you guys were already going to a nap at 8:30? >> No, we take separate naps. >> Well, what Okay, what time did you guys wake up? You woke up what time? >> I woke up right when we had made the phone call. He He was up getting ready to go down. Okay, we can deal with that at another time. You can tell her that we'll deal with that later. >> No >> Friend of yours? >> No, that's my >> You Ma'am, just you want to go get in the truck real quick? Let me talk to him. Just you can go get in the truck real quick. >> you cuz I experienced everything by myself. >> and that's but I want to talk to him too. You kind of already explained your >> Okay, well, is there any way we can wrap this I don't even know if he's going to make it. >> Okay. >> Can you guys Is there any way we can talk to you >> we can talk to you more at the hospital. That's fine. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Yes, she is. >> Okay. We'll come talk to you at the hospital. >> All right. Thank you. Wait, wait, wait. What if they're If they're done with you? >> And that's your son. That's what I said. Sorry. And your son's name is? >> Ashton. Ashton. All right. Thank you. Do you have any concerns with the way your >> I have concerns with their parenting skills, absolutely. And we said that before. And you know, yeah. I mean, look at this place. >> Yeah, that's I mean, that's our problem. Yeah. >> Yeah, and they they, you know, always chew us out about those one there. >> And what brought you to prompted you guys to come here today? >> They called and said both. >> Do you know if they called you guys first or did they call 911? >> I have no idea. >> Was there bruises on him today? I didn't see any. Something on his his head, like the left side of his head. >> I didn't see that. >> And I guess temple area. And you Is there She was saying She was saying something about um some iron deficiency. >> Very possible. He's a premature baby. >> Baby food blood is in. >> Hey Brody, he looks good. Can you push the stretcher for me? >> Yeah. >> All right, hang in there. You got it. >> And he told me he doesn't like to work anyways. Okay. Like he doesn't like the word ethic thing. So, whatever. As long as you don't borrow money from me. Well, okay. >> Just his temper. Very loose, short temper. >> Now, did you hear when you say his temper, did you hear him yelling at her or the two of them yelling at one another or he's just yelling in general? >> Just just yelling and walking down the stairs with her. Not yelling at her, just yelling just yelling. >> Okay. >> Officers spoke with a neighbor who described Ashton as short-tempered and said he had heard yelling in the building. According to the report, police said the baby had multiple unexplained bruises along his hairline and multiple scratches and abrasions on his body. Later that day, officers approached Ashton at the hospital and took him to the police department. >> Return his money back? Yeah. >> Can you sit back or >> Me, too. >> Am I under arrest right now? >> Yes, you are. You're under arrest. >> Am I actually? >> Yes. >> How does this bracelet come off? >> Um it is pretty expensive. >> Can I take it off myself? Um how does it come off? You got to have to explain it to me. I can't take this cuff off on my own. If you see are you able to take these are you I don't think they are. Hold on. I'll take off this cuff. And you'll >> Well, you're going to take off the one with the bracelet and then >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Can I ask I'm not trying to stall anything. Okay, just >> Yeah, I'll explain it. >> Why what's going on? I was told I'd be able to speak to my fiance before >> be. >> Okay, good. >> Yep. We'll put that in your pocket. >> I was going to say >> Um your vape can't go with you. What would you like to >> I'm going to give that to my fiance. >> Okay, so I'll just set >> Is she getting arrested, too? Anything hidden in your private area? Did you tuck away hidden any pills, drugs, or anything? >> No, I mean you can search. Nothing. I know my cough medicine. >> All right. >> Typically when you're moving a lot, it's going to to Yeah, it's going to cut further. >> I talked to the lady or someone regarding this. Um last time I got my handcuffs on me, it sliced my wrist. >> Get back a little bit. >> Yeah. Sorry. Where's my fiance? >> She's still upstairs. I'm going to have her walk Walk >> her down here. >> And I'm not I'm I'm not no police officer. You've got the power over me, but how do I know I'm I'm not trying to be but how do I know you're not a liar? >> I'm not going to be able to speak to her because I really do want to speak to her. >> No, she Yeah, she'll come down. >> Let's uh let's adjust your cuffs just Yes, please. Please come here. >> I'm not going to run away. >> Yeah, I know. Just There you go. All right. >> I'm too fat now to even be able to run away. >> Just a little bit. Uh your charges are aggravated child and child >> So, that's two two charges you're getting charged with. >> But, what does that mean? That I'm I mean, is that Is it in passing away? I >> Okay, I need you to I need you to adjust >> They said they were talking to us and they said it was going to be okay. >> I need you to >> What are you trying to say? I'm sorry, man. >> I'm trying to move your wrist, but like with you turning >> Just wait. Okay. >> I'm sorry. I'm just That's That's what they told me. >> Yeah, there you go. >> Yes, I just It's I have my finger in there. >> Can I let go for a second without you holding me? >> It would I think it's a little bit different but it >> No, I once I You're not holding me. I'm I'm not going to run. I promise to God I'm not going to run. >> I haven't locked it yet, but if you keep moving, you're going to tighten it. That's what I'm trying to tell you. >> be fine. >> All right. >> I mean, it is what it is. >> The ride should only be probably She's going to be the one that's going to take you to the station. So, should be uh I I would say 20 minutes, maybe. >> Hey, can I talk to you for a second, please? Can I ask you some questions sitting down here? Um >> And we do have to put your seatbelt I'm just going to put your property in a bag. I have one of the bigger I have one of the bigger cruisers. >> What's going on? Cuz I don't I have no updates on what's going on and I I have nothing. I I'm >> I told you what the what the charges are. >> What are What are those? I feel stupid. I've never charged with anything and I from what I was told, I'm like pretty sure the lady said I'd be good to go. And my fiance >> Let's do this. Let's do this. Have a seat. I'm going to put your seatbelt on you. >> I'm just confused because she told me everything's going >> Have a seat. I'll put your seatbelt on and we'll talk further. >> That's fine and she's riding with me. >> But that way I can exactly go and grab her down you know bring her down down here too. >> Okay. >> She's going to be pretty much right next to you so >> A mother called 911. EMTs tried to save her baby. Police asked questions about bruises. By the end of the day, Ashton Corrant was in handcuffs and both parents now face charges connected to their son's This is Badge Files.