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Moment mom learns infant died in babysitter’s care captured on bodycam

Last updated: July 25, 2025 7:55 pm
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The heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in Pekin, Illinois, has left the community in shock. Police bodycam footage captured the devastating moment when a mother, Branda Nichelle, received the heartbreaking news that her 10-month-old daughter, Sylvie Zacovic, had died while in the care of a babysitter.

In the disturbing clip, we see a frantic Branda rushing to the scene where her baby was found unresponsive in a crib. The babysitter, Makenna Rhodes, appeared unusually calm as the chaos unfolded around her. The paramedics delivered the gut-wrenching news to Branda, who broke down in uncontrollable sobs, unable to comprehend the tragic loss of her child.

As the investigation unfolded, it was revealed that Rhodes and her boyfriend, who also helped care for the children, had been questioned separately by the police. They described how the baby had been fussy before being put down for a nap. The police discovered text messages between Rhodes and her boyfriend, indicating an attempt to align their stories during interrogation.

Rhodes was later arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a forensic pathologist determined that the baby had died from asphyxiation. Court documents revealed that Rhodes had admitted to pressing a blanket against the child’s face and forcing a pacifier into her mouth out of anger after failed attempts to get the baby to sleep.

The gravity of the situation is evident as Rhodes faces up to 100 years in prison if convicted at her upcoming trial. The community is left reeling from the tragic loss of Sylvie Zacovic and the horrific circumstances surrounding her death.

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As the trial looms ahead, the memory of little Sylvie serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance when choosing caregivers for our most precious loved ones. The pain and anguish felt by Branda Nichelle and all those impacted by this tragedy serve as a sobering lesson in the responsibility we all share in ensuring the safety and well-being of our children.

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