Brittney Alisha Bailey, 33, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after a Travis County jury convicted her in a twin infant case that left one child dead and the other with non‑accidental injuries. Jurors also found Bailey guilty on a second count of bodily injury to a child and ordered both sentences to run at the same time in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The verdict and punishment followed a brief trial in Travis County earlier this month.
How the case began
The case started in March 2024, when Austin police and first responders were called to a unit at the Revl Apartments on North Lamar Boulevard for a report of an unresponsive 3‑month‑old. The infant was rushed to a hospital and died days later on March 15. During the investigation, child‑abuse detectives found non‑accidental injuries on the baby’s twin sister, which triggered a criminal probe that ultimately led to formal charges. Authorities first arrested Bailey in May 2024, according to FOX 7 Austin.
Trial and verdict
Jury selection began on April 30, and prosecutors started presenting evidence on May 4. After deliberating, jurors returned guilty verdicts last Friday on one count of Injury to a Child Causing Serious Bodily Injury and a second count of Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, as reported by KEYE.
On Monday, the same jury recommended 40 years in prison on the more serious charge and 10 years on the lesser count, with the sentences running concurrently. In a statement to KEYE, Travis County District Attorney José Garza said, “Our office is grateful to our dedicated staff, law enforcement partners, first responders, and the medical team at Dell Children’s Medical Center for their unwavering dedication to hold the defendant accountable and seek justice for the victims.” Prosecutors added that they hope the outcome offers some measure of peace to those affected.
Investigation, medical findings, and charges
According to the arrest affidavit and earlier coverage, Bailey initially told investigators that the twins’ injuries were caused by her 17‑month‑old daughter “playing rough.” Detectives rejected that explanation after medical evaluations. Doctors at Dell Children’s informed investigators that the pattern of injuries matched what would be expected from the strength and coordination of an adult, officials said. Those early findings and Bailey’s May 2024 arrest were detailed in earlier coverage of the arrest.
What the law says
Under Texas law, intentionally or knowingly causing serious bodily injury to a child is a first‑degree felony, with a possible prison term ranging from five to 99 years or life. That punishment range and the broader sentencing framework are laid out in the Texas Penal Code, which also permits fines and other penalties along with incarceration.
Austin police are still asking anyone with information about the case to contact the department or submit anonymous tips to Capital Area Crime Stoppers. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office says it will continue supporting the surviving victim and family members as the case moves into the post‑trial phase, and officials have publicly praised first responders and medical staff for their work on the investigation. Tips can be reported to APD at 512‑974‑TIPS, according to local reporting. As noted by FOX 7 Austin, investigators remain open to additional leads.
