The oldest daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton, Amanda Brumfield, was charged with child neglect in the death of a 1 year-old child she was babysitting back in October 2008.

According to Amanda, the baby fell from the playpen, she cleaned its bleeding tongue, the two had a snack and had a snack. The two took a nap afterward but when Amanda picked up the baby it was unresponsive. The emergency call was done two hours after the fall but the Ocoee Police Department says Amanda’s story didn’t add up.

An autopsy was performed and it was determine that the child suffered a fractured skull and a subdural hematoma due to blunt trauma. Apparently Billy Bob hasn’t had any contacted with his daughter for quite some time but he has offered his condolences to the baby’s family.

A rep for Thornton sent TMZ this statement: “Mr. Thornton is estranged from Amanda and has had no contact with her for quite some time, however when informed about this situation he commented that, ‘Anytime a baby’s life is lost is an unimaginable tragedy and my heart goes out to the baby’s family and loved ones.’”

Amanda, the 29 year-old daughter of Billy Bob and Melissa Gatlin, was released from jail on a $2,500 bail.

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