The man accused of beating a baby to death in Beardstown is in the hospital due to self-inflicted wounds, but authorities are planning charges against him.
Illinois State Police say an autopsy revealed the 8 month old child died due to blunt force trauma. Jose Nieto-Roman, 28, was the live-in boyfriend and is facing preliminary child endangerment charges, but more charges are likely.
Nieto-Roman is medically unable to be detained or interviewed. Beardstown and Illinois State Police are continuing the investigation.