Fatal seizures for baby girl

A South Lyon father was charged with murder in the death of his baby daughter in a Novi courtroom Tuesday, Local 4 reported.

According to prosecutors, if convicted Steven McBurney, 31, could get life in prison with no parole.
Police said McBurney called 911 last Thursday and said his 11-month-old daughter was unresponsive and having seizures. His daughter, Madison, passed away at a hospital in Ann Arbor Sunday night.

South Lyon police said McBurney told investigators he threw Madison into her crib when she wouldn't stop crying.

Investigators said the child's injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Doctors said they had also discovered a month-old injury on the baby, and McBurney said he dropped the baby a couple of months ago.

Police added that McBurney has a 1998 conviction for second-degree child abuse in Wayne County.