Police in Clay County have arrested a man they say beat a 6-year-old girl. They also tell LEX 18 that the child’s mother allegedly tried to cover up the abuse.
Manchester Police say the child was found to have black eyes and bruises all over her body as a result of abuse by Bobby Barger. Police also say that the child’s mother, Jessica Sasser, was aware of the abuse and attempted to conceal the marks with makeup.
The Department of Community Based Services contacted police about the alleged abuse. Sasser initially stated to police that the child had fallen on the playground causing the injuries.
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She was arrested yesterday and Barger was captured a few hours later after a short chase.
Sasser is facing charges of second degree child abuse. Barger is charged with second degree assault in this case and is facing previous charges of theft by unlawful taking, bail jumping and a bench warrant from Laurel County.
