PITTSBURGH – (WPXI) – The newborn who was taken by his parents after doctors suspected child abuse has been found, according to investigators. Police said 8-week-old Ambrose Klingensmith and his parents — 32-year-old Jeannette Funnen and 23-year-old Daemon Klingensmith — were found about five days after taking off from the hospital. Officials said they were found around 4:30 p.m. in Marshall County, Tenn. Both parents are in custody and are in the process of being extradited back to Pennsylvania. They are facing charges of endangering a child and obstruction.
According to investigators, the week-long search began after a trip to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. West Mifflin police told Channel 11 that 8-week-old Ambrose Klingensmith was taken by his parents on Sept. 26 after the hospital raised concerns that he had been abused. They also had Funnen’s 3-year-old son with them. Doctors determined there were “bruises consistent with finger marks” and that the injuries were “highly concerning with physical abuse.” They requested additional testing to determine how severe the internal injuries were. However, the infant’s parents took off with him from the emergency room before he was examined.