Video Shows Toddler Locked and Laundered in Washing Machine — And Wait Until You Hear Why
- Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:06pm by
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An unidentified male put a 1-year-old boy into a laundromat washer under a baby sitter's care. The video has gone viral and the mother now wants to press charges. (Image: YouTube screenshot)
CAMDEN, N.J. (The Blaze/AP) — What parent hasn’t put their child in one of the older model, top-loading washing machines as a joke for picture? A New Jersey mom is not laughing, though, after she found out — under a baby sitter’s care — her toddler was put in a laundromat’s front-loading washer during a game of peek-a-boo, which then automatically locked and was turned on.
Speaking on NBC’s “Today” show Thursday, Sakia David says she wants her baby sitter punished for allowing a male friend to put the child in the machine. This sentiment appears to be a quick change of heart as yesterday she told the Courier Post Online that she “just [wanted] this to be over with. Mistakes happen. That’s all I want to tell America.”
Watch Davis speak out on the Today show about why she wants to press charges:
David says she didn’t even know about the May 11 incident in Camden until she saw the video on the news and was contacted by police. The video has gone viral on the Internet with many first accusing David of poor parenting before they knew it wasn‘t the child’s mother who was involved. Watch the original video footage:
David says the baby sitter — who the Courier Post reports is the boy’s stepmother, Sandra– told her the child had fallen down some steps. She says her son was treated at a hospital for scrapes and bruises. But she wants more tests.
Authorities say the man was unaware the machine would automatically start when the door was shut during the game. The Courier Post Online reports that the sitter and man who put the boy into the washer were stunned when they couldn’t immediately open the door and called for help. Laundromat worker Kong Enh is seen killing the power to the washers, which allowed the boy to be retrieved after more than a minute in the machine. David on the other hand said in her Today show interview the boy was in the machine for at least five minutes.
Putting the boy inside the machine. (Image: YouTube screenshot)
The baby sitter and the man freaked out when they couldn't re-open the door. (Image: YouTube screenshot)
Here you can see the shape the boy tumbling inside as the two involved rushed off to get help. (Image: YouTube screenshot)
The Courier Post Online reports the county prosecutor‘s office saying yesterday that it wasn’t unlikely charges will be brought on for this case:
“There’s no evidence of intentional endangerment,” [spokesman Jason Laughlin] said. “It was just not a very smart thing to do.”
David said on the Today show she wants to press charges for money and for those involved to receive jail time.
The case has been referred to child welfare officials.
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Comments (124)
thomas24
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:08pmI’m glad the little boy is ok.
Report Post »You just know they are going to try and sue the owner.
ACLUHater
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:21pmGet ready for more of this if Dumbo gets re-elected.
Report Post »LetUsReason
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:45pmYeah, and look what the washing machine did to his hair!! Just a tragedy…
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:27pmLetUsReason
You aint right.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 4:01pmThey should the owner should have signs clearly stating don’t put children in washing machines.
Report Post »politicianssuck
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 5:34pm@JOHNJAMISON
I hope your kidding…
Report Post »gr8t2bfree
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 8:27pmThis is a conspiracy by the KKK! Oh, No kid left behind! George did it!!!!
Report Post »scruffycat
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 8:04amYou try rubbing it out, you try scrubbing it out, and still you are left with Ring Around the Collar…
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 8:28amPoliticiansucks,
Report Post »I was totally kidding but that what will probably happen.
Lokk at the past lawsuits a woman won a million dollar from MCD. for spilling hot coffee on herslef now every cup has caution contents is hot on them.
Another woman won 2 million from walmart because her son climbed up a T/V AND IT FELL ON HIM. Now the t/v are bolted down and there are no climbing signs.
LAWYERS AND IGNORANCE HAS RUINED OUR SOCIETY
Maxim Crux
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:00pmThe least they could have done was take a static brush to that kids hair when they took him out
Report Post »knockered
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:11pmWhat a surprise the color of people involved….
Report Post »PETTYDRAMA
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:22pmKNOCKERED,
What a suprise. A typical right wing racist comment..LOL!
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:31pmI would’nt go that far on this story…
Whites do stupid things like this too. Like leaving your kid in the car, out in the baking sun for a few hours…
There are no statistics that I know of, that have blacks doing things like this more than whites. Might want to ease up a bit.
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:33pm@ Petty
Report Post »I would not be one bit surprised if your alias name here on the blaze is KNOCKERED.
Jaycen
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:42pm@PETTYDRAMA
What a surprise a Leftist calling racism “right-wing”. Nazis were socialists, idiot. Nazis are LEFT-WING, like you.
Report Post »Mr T
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:00pmYeah, whites do stupid things too.
Report Post »They are usually preceded by,
“Hey Y’all! Watch This!”
Michelle44
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 7:35pmYepp, No surprise at all,, such AZZZES
Report Post »F_This
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 7:48pmThis is, I believe, what non parenting does to people. It makes them plain azz stupid. This generation will destroy this country and pretty much already have. You can’t tell me the welfare mentality has not put a hurting on society. There are plenty of statistics that prove that kids raised by parents living off the taxpayer, grow up with no education, no RESPECT, and most do jail time. You don’t have to have money to be a good parent people. Do America a favor if you’re a life long welfare recipient, keep your legs shut.
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:58pmHe was probably just trying to give the kid a bath…Whoops! Next he’ll try to give the kid a haircut with the lawnmower.
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:56pmProbably just trying to give the kid a bath…whoops! Next he’ll try to give the kid a hair-cut with the lawn mower.
Report Post »droddyc
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:49pmThe store starts off with – What parent has put their child in a dryer – I guess that would be me. I am one of those parents that actually have common sense. I did not put my children in dryers or leave them in a room with an open running washer while they are sitting right beside it on the dryer. I did not leave them locked in a car while I went into a store. The problem is the parents or in this case the people who are watching the kids have no common sense. The reason. They are not taught it. To me the lack of common sense and personal responsibility are the problems with this country.
Report Post »eric6161
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:11pmI put my younger brother and my sister in the dryer too. It was great fun. This was back in the 50s when they didn’t have locks on the dryers and I was about 6. I had a nice time too except I got a bit sea sick from the spin.
My mom sure was upset… the dryer didn’t spin right afterwards… I had damaged it. But it sure was fun.
Political correct comment… what I really should have written here:
Oh, I should sue the manufacturer… I forgot… It was dangerous and I hate merry-go-rounds to this day… it warped my sense of balance and only a million bucks can make it right once again and it’s not about me… it’s so it never happens to anyone ever again.
Report Post »BRIGADE
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:44pmReckless endangerment:
(1) A person is guilty of reckless endangerment when he or she recklessly engages in conduct not amounting to drive-by shooting but that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person.
Report Post »(2) Reckless endangerment is a gross misdemeanor.
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:01pmIt appears the only reason no charges are being brought is due to race. Holders dominance of all judicial matters is growing daily.
Report Post »moonlight on the bay
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 12:11amBabysitter or the moron she was with should at least be charged with child endangerment or child neglect. She’s responsible for taking care of him. Hope everyone in her neighborhood gets a good look at her (including daycare centers) and puts her on the “do not call” list when it’s time to hire someone to take care of kids. IDIOTS.
Report Post »THX-1138
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:44pmWell, as long as everything worked out O’TAY…
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:00pmOh man, I laughed so hard.
Report Post »Thevoice
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:09pmWhats the hell’s is a …Sakia….Justa asksing …
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:15pmOMG, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!
Report Post »Old_Bones
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:44pmLlaughed so hard I nearly had a hernia. Best comment ever!!!
Report Post »JAMACAMECRAZYMAN
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:34pmBuck Wheat would have loved it………….
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:40pmTypical Obama voters.
Report Post »dreardon31
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:39pmGet ready for it. Warning stickers will now be placed on all washer and dryers to not place child inside them.
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:39pmAnd the stickers will also be in English/Spanish. And, there will be emergency release handles inside the machine. And, maybe weight limits for certain machines… “no one over 70lbs may ride in this machine.”
Of course, there will need to be a graphic for the non-readers. What would it be? A little stick man with bubbles with a red slash? Or, maybe that ‘no diving’ graphic with a washing machine under it. Or, maybe that ‘dizzy face’ graphic for medicine inside a washing machine. On my way to the patent office…
Report Post »REALLYSERIOUSLY
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 6:56pmI used to own Laundromat and the sad thing is there already were stickers on the machines that said to never put anyone inside of machine. We laughed and wondered who would be stupid enough to put someone inside?
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 7:40pmI just noticed the sign over the machines…. “Junior Wash $2.95.” Blah ha ha ha ha ha ha
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:38pmWhy would the mother have to press charger- the police should already have them in jail — They go after kids setting up stands to make a dollar or someone giving homeless people money but let this type of sh*t slide– I call BS
Report Post »Constructionist
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:31pmTwo points:
1) I can‘t believe the mother choseTHAT hairstyle for her child during the ’put in a clothes dryer’ interview
2) An advertisement for Kenmore washers and dryers comes up during the video, lol
Report Post »Conservative New Yorker
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:02pmLOL- oh my, I burst out laughing at your comment.
When I first read about this idiotic and potentially dangerous action, I was ticked! And now mama wants money? Didn’t see that one coming…
Report Post »essay
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:27pmWait until he gets to school, and is emotionally disturbed and low cognition.
Report Post »Melika
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:13pmHe lives in Camden, that was going to happen anyway.
Report Post »Abigail Adams
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:27pmThe mom must have heard that the man has money. I can’t think of any other reason to sue “for money” as the article says. It’s obvious from the video that it was all the male who did this.
Report Post »If I were the mom I’d put a restraining order on both the babysitter & her male friend. The safety of my children is always the most important thing. Just because this video went viral doesn‘t mean it’s a get-rich-quick scheme.
hi
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:24pmThat is horriffic!!!! I remember being terrified when my uncle threatened jokingly to put me in the washing machine. The baby needs to be treated for PTSD.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:34pmPTSD… Seriously?!? LOL… Ok…
If anything, he needs his hair combed as it appears he was stuck on the spin cycle for too long…
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:22pm“David said on the Today show she wants to press charges for money and for those involved to receive jail time.”
Money? Oh goody another “Trayvon” mother .. too bad those doing the deed are black .. no money for you.
Report Post »svan71
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:20pmjust think this guy cancels out my vote…
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:23pmLook at the bright side, he‘s probably a felon and can’t vote.
Report Post »THX-1138
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:46pmCan’t vote?!
ROFLMAO.
Wanna bet?
Report Post »Ben__Franklin
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:13pmCan’t Vote Gonzo, come on man, This guy and gal in the video are going to vote a minimum of three times for Obama while the child in the dryer at least once in November.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:19pmWhy do people keep calling crimes “mistakes?” A mistake is totally different from a crime. A mistake is like when someone dials a wrong number or writes down an incorrect address. A person who does something deliberate to endanger is committing a crime and setting a child up to do the same thing to someone else. That was no “mistake.” An error in judgement would be for someone who did not know better. People needs to get their language in order if there is going to be change to where people stand accountable for their crimes.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:19pmWant to go to Disney Land? We will give you an E-Ticket Ride…
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:07pmlong ago and far away…….
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:19pmAt least she’s not filing one of those nutty liability suits…That is, sue the machine’s manufacture for not having signs posted everywhere to not stick your children in the machine…
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:21pmThose signs might be helpful, if the people that need them could read.
Report Post »essay
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:27pmyet
Report Post »IndianaJan
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:39pmKickinBack
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:19pm
At least she’s not filing one of those nutty liability suits…That is, sue the machine’s manufacture for not having signs posted everywhere to not stick your children in the machine…
Gonzo
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:21pm
Those signs might be helpful, if the people that need them could read.
Me: AGREE!!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:46pmI bet that is where she expects to get the “money”
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:53pmI am sure that there is some attorney out there that will suggest that she sue the manufacturer and the laundry mat owner. Just wait!
Report Post »Ben__Franklin
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:15pmThe mother should be sued for the childs Don King hair-doo
Report Post »Kalish
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:18pmThe usual suspects …….
Report Post »KOCHLEFFEL
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:16pmToo bad these people have children.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:23pmNo sh*t .. too bad the lowest I.Q’s are the ones who are breeding .. like that guy this week with 30 kids with 11 different mama’s.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:14pmDayum, what I done did?
Report Post »chips1
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:20pmI hope the kid was treated for shock.
Report Post »BenFrank1791
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:11pmHey…Darnell you in there.
Report Post »candcantiques
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:10pmNext we will hear about someone who put their kid under the hood of their car and drove to the store as a joke. DOES ANYONE THINK ANYMORE?
Report Post »dannyo
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:10pmcoverage for kids put into a washing machine IS covered under obamacare, for those of you with inquiring minds who wanna know..
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