Ep 12 - Captain Lee Raschke - Investigating an Abusive Head Trauma Case

This is the 3rd episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series giving you first-hand perspectives into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. Today’s guest is Lee Raschke, Captain at Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, Florida. Lee talks about his experiences investigating Abusive Head Trauma cases and the teamwork required among law enforcement, social services and medical staff to ensure a thorough investigation. Lee walks us through law enforcement’s procedure in a suspected child abuse case from start to finish and discusses the challenges they face with finding the clues that ultimately lead them to the perpetrator. 

Lee talks about a frustrating case that remains unsolved and challenges investigators face when there are multiple suspects. Lee talks about the investigator's role as a fact finder, and their commitment to uncovering the truth about what actually happened to victims of abuse. Brought to you by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS).

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