Man rapes 21-month old Daughter

[FearTheRaven]

What the hell is wrong with people?

This happened about 30 minutes from me.

http://wjz.com/local/ryan.gifford.2.1633156.html

Man Charged For Abuse & Burning Of Toddler

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Weijia Jiang
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A Carroll County man is charged with burning and beating his girlfriend's toddler daughter.

Weijia Jiang explains what the Westminster man, who is now in police custody, is being charged with.

Carroll County police say 23-year-old Ryan Gifford is the man who beat and burned his girlfriend's 21-month-old baby girl as her mom slept in the same house.

Gifford now faces several charges for child abuse and assault.

According to the police report, it happened on Saturday at Gifford's house
in the 500-block of Yellow Lilly Court in Westminster.

"I have three children and they're absolutely terrified. They spent the day watching three sheriff's cars back there, wondering what was going on, what has happened. And my children at night are constantly asking if the doors are locked, are we safe?" said neighbor Leah Mader.

Police say overnight, the baby's mother found the child with blood on her ears, naked in the bathroom with Gifford, who said the baby was fussy and had fallen down.

The toddler woke up with a swollen face and was then treated for second degree burns on her calf and foot.

Doctors even gave her an exam for potential rape victims after they found swelling, redness, and tears.

Documents go on to say a search of Gifford's house turned up a bloody t-shirt that belongs to him, with some of the child's blond hair attached.

They also found blood on Gifford's bed, the baby's pack and play, socks, and on the toilet seat.

Police say in response to the findings, Gifford said it, "must have been her blood. I don't remember anything."

The toddler's paternal family contacted WJZ in via email to say the baby's father and mother have been battling for years over custody.

"I just never thought Ryan would do anything like that," said Sean Bogat, neighbor.

The gruesome news has rocked the community, including Gifford's peers who grew up knowing him.

"There are a lot of kids in our neighborhood. Matter of fact, in our court, about every single house there's young kids," said Bogat.

"It's pretty disgusting. I can't believe anyone would actually do anything like that. It's unbelievable," said Paul Wallace, Westminster.

If Gifford is found guilty of the charges, he could face up to 75 years in prison.

An online search of Maryland court records shows Gifford has a record of drug charges. He is currently being held on a $500,000 bond.

 

[KingofNicotine]

That's about as fucked up as it gets.

I remember some pedo case a while back where the judged asked him why he did it and the guy said, "Well having sex with a 2 month old is not a chance you get every day."

I wish I had the news article.

 

[Scoops]

This is one thing that really gets me angry.He will get his in the big house ,that's for sure.God Bless the little girl.

 

[kingebeneezer]

what the fuck?!

 

[JimmyDetroit]

hang him high

 

[celticGreen+]

This is one thing that really gets me angry.He will get his in the big house ,that's for sure.God Bless the little girl.

couldn't say it better myself

 

[KingofNicotine]

Have you guys noticed something?

When it comes to dolling out punishment this is one area where the mythical "black man" is completely revered, almost seen as a hero.

Bob: They raped a 21 month old.

Jim: Can't wait till a big black guy fucks him in prison.

 

[WharfRat+]

I have a 21 month old daughter. I hope this fuck suffers for the rest of his miserable life.

 

[lax_gunman]

I'm sure there will be some permanent damage but I hope she can heal and never remember any of it. Proper punishment for this act does not exist in this country. Jail or a quick death would both be to gentle for this POS.

 

[cahut13]

This guy should get 21 months up the arse then he should be exposed to high levels of radiation so he gets cancer

 

[Gritsn'Gravy]

Save tax dollars and just have him raped by a horse and killed. No purpose in him breathing anymore.

 

[quantumleap]

Save tax dollars and just have him raped by a horse and killed. No purpose in him breathing anymore.

I was leaning toward a quick death but I like your idea better. He needs to know what he did to another human being and the horse could help him out understanding that.

 

[Gatorbait37]

There is no punishment that will fit this crime. What could be going through someone's mind while they are doing this to a helpless baby is beyond me. One thing is for sure, when he goes to prison and the inmates find out what he is there for he will quickly regret his actions. Best wishes to the little baby and her family. Unbelievable.

 

[sparticus]

Hard to believe that someone would do something like that, MY GOD what is this world coming to?

 

[FaderWilliams]

death by torture is best for this crime

 

[Stylez]

bullet would be to easy an out for this pos , I cant think of a torture that I would even consider the right punishment. I hope hes in general population while incarcerated. But doubt that will happen as well. Sad

 

[mplastered]

It good to know there is at least one thing we all agree on.

 

[SayHeyKid]

Sick fuck. This is one of those crimes where he should NEVER be let out of prison if found guilty. If he is indeed guilty of those charges, he should be sentenced to the full 75 years with no possibly of parole. Rest assured if he gets paroled after 25-30 years this sociopath scum of the earth will do the exact same thing to another innocent child, hopefully there are a few good apples in prison who will do the world a favor and kill this weezle.

 

[lax_gunman]

I actually lost some sleep last night thinking about this POS. As I said before a proper punishment does not exist for this act in the US.
Don't forget though, the mother deserves a couple years at least. By the sounds of it they were both users and she was so fucked up she didn't even hear this going on.
The story states the father has been trying to get custody from this bitch for two years. Another example of a system that does not work in the US.
I have friends who have been trying to gain custody of their niece for a year and a half. They cannot have children and the mother of the niece is hooked on drugs.

 

[WorldNumberOne]

light him on fire...