A horrifying child abuse case out of Live Oak shocked investigators after a 10-month-old baby suffered life-altering injuries while in the care of babysitter Heather Hogan. Authorities say emergency crews were called after the infant reportedly suffered seizures, but medical staff quickly noticed injuries that did not match the caregiver’s explanation. According to investigators, the baby had extensive bruising, fractures to the spine and leg, brain bleeding, injuries inside the mouth, and a broken collarbone. Doctors also discovered the child had lost the ability to see due to the severe abuse. Medical experts compared the injuries to those seen in violent car crashes and warned the infant could face permanent disabilities for life. Deputies say Hogan initially claimed the child fell from a couch after having seizures, but a month-long investigation involving interviews, phone records, and search history led authorities to arrest her on charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect. Officials described the case as one of the worst incidents of child abuse they had ever investigated. The heartbreaking case gained national attention as updates revealed the child was placed into medical foster care while continuing a long recovery journey. In 2025, Hogan was sentenced to prison in connection with the abuse case.