New Mexico couple charged with abusing baby girl just weeks after she was born, prosecutors say
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A New Mexico couple has been accused of abusing their newborn girl, including bruising and breaking her bones, according to prosecutors.
Tyler Janousek and Trenaty Lewis, both 25, face a slew of child abuse charges after medical evaluations revealed their six-week-old had broken ribs and signs of prior physical trauma, according to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office.
The couple, originally from New Mexico, were living in Texas at the time of the incident, according to Lewis's Facebook.
'On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Lea County Sheriff's Office was contacted by Covenant Hospital regarding a six-week-old female infant who had been brought in with multiple broken ribs,' police said in a press release.
The baby girl was later transported to an advanced medical care hospital, where a criminal investigation was opened into the cause of her injuries.
'Investigators identified the infant’s parents as suspects,' the Sheriff's Office stated.
'Medical evaluation revealed that the infant had sustained at least 29 fractures, both old and new, which medical professionals determined to be highly specific to violent and recurrent abusive trauma.'
The infant was placed into protective custody while continuing to be treated for her severe injuries, they added.
Janousek faces three child abuse charges, while Lewis is charged with one count of accessory to child abuse.
Tyler Janousek, faces three counts of child abuse
Trenaty Lewis, 25, faces one count of accessory to child abuse
Prosecutors say the father's 'alleged actions of child abuse show a willingness to commit violence against the most vulnerable members of society,' according to documents obtained by Santa Fe New Mexican.
Per the documents, the couple brought the six-week-old to the hospital after Janousek said he was holding the girl when he 'bent over and heard a pop.'
Lewis told authorities she was showering when the incident occurred, claiming Janousek dropped the girl’s pacifier and crushed her while bending down to pick it up, according to the outlet.
An X-ray scan revealed the baby girl suffered from seven new rib fractures, and sustain three that were healing, the documents stated.
A doctor noted the girl had a bruise on her chest, which the parents claimed was 'just a birthmark,' and said they did not know why she had older injuries, according to the documents.
The father allegedly acknowledged he had sometimes been rough with the infant, including pinching or squeezing her.
He allegedly told police he wasn't 'the most gentle parent,' but he was not 'super rough,' the outlet reported.
The couple, originally from New Mexico, were living in Texas at the time of the incident
Investigators identified the parents as the suspects after further medical evaluation of the infant
Prosecutors say the father's 'alleged actions of child abuse show a willingness to commit violence against the most vulnerable members of society'
The investigation further showed she had suffered more than 20 rib fractures and bruises, medical evaluations from the documents stated, showing 'multiple episodes of violent trauma.'
Lewis allegedly confessed that Janousek intentionally abused the baby, the outlet reported.
Janousek remains behind bars until his trial, while Lewis was released on bond.
Daily Mail reached out to Janousek's attorney, as well as the Lea County Sheriff's Office.
An attorney was not listed for Lewis, according to arrest records viewed by Daily Mail.
