Trenton Daniel Rittenhouse, 18 of Cedartown, was arrested in Rome after reports said he violently shook a 4 month-old male baby, which resulted in their death.
Police said that Rittenhouse’s action caused the victim to hemorrhage and suffer rib injuries before abandoning the victim as they were dying.
The incident occurred back on March 13 at a home on Leafmore Road.
Rittenhouse is charged with malice murder, murder and aggravated battery.
Additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.
The case remains under active investigation by the Rome Police Department and the GBI. No further details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Rome Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (706) 238-5111.
