So sad- Teenager kills baby

This breaks my heart.

A 16 yr. old teenage boy from Merced, CA is under suspicion of killing his 21 month old cousin. The baby and his 4 yr. old brother was under the teenagers care for 5 days. Early Sunday morning, the teen went to wake the baby up for breakfast, but he didn't move. He then went to his neighbor's for help, who then called the police when they saw the dead child.

The child had bruises on his torso, back and legs. The teen admitted to 'whupping' the child and his brother on Saturday night.

Check out the local newspaper to read the rest of this story.

www.mercedsunstar.com

Just 2 questions: WHY DID THE MOTHER NEED TO LEAVE HER CHILDREN WITH THE TEEN FOR 5 DAYS? and WHERE WERE THE TEENS PARENTS DURING ALL OF THIS?
I think that an adult needs to be held responsible also. A smart, caring adult wouldn't have left their kids in the care of a teenager for 5 days. I know that I sure as hell wouldn't leave my child with a teen. I would have taken him with me. UNLESS . . . . . . the mother was going off to do some shady stuff!