Spencer – (Owen County) A Pediatric Forensic Pathologist has determined via an autopsy performed earlier today the body of the baby found near the White River in Gosport was that of Shaylyn Michelle Kay Ammerman. The same Pathologist determined the baby’s cause of death was asphyxiation.
There is no known weapon.
Investigative efforts by several law enforcement agencies have continued throughout the day, including scene security at the residence located at 489 West Jefferson Street in Spencer and the additional crime scene located near the White River northeast of Gosport. At this time, Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigators are continuing to process the scene where Baby Shaylyn Ammerman was discovered.
Indiana State Police Detectives are continuing their efforts in interviewing witnesses and other persons of interest. These efforts also include video documentation of areas of interest and collection of evidence.
Kyle Parker, 22 of Spencer is still in custody and is currently being held in connection with this case. There have been no additional arrests made and none are anticipated at this time.
The case is ongoing and many leads still need to be investigated. Investigations of this nature often take weeks or longer to complete and additional time to be reviewed by the prosecuting authority.
I will make myself available to you shortly after this release at the Spencer Police Department. It is my intention to talk to news agencies outside in the parking lot on the east side of the station.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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PHOTO 1 – Shaylyn Michelle Kay Ammerman
PHOTO 2 – Mug Photo of Kyle Parker, 22 of Spencer
