UPDATE: Columbia suspect jailed without bond, after infant found with multiple skull fractures

By Brian Hauswirth
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Felony child abuse charges have been filed against the Columbia suspect accused of causing multiple skull fractures and multiple brain hemorrhages to a three-month-old infant.

The Columbia Police Department’s probable cause statement quotes a physician at Children’s Hospital as saying the skull injuries are “horrific.”

Court documents also say the child’s probability of living are “extremely low.” The child also had rib fractures in the various stages of healing, according to court documents.

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30-year-old Muhire Augustin of Columbia is currently jailed without bond (November 12, 2026 mug shot courtesy of Boone County Sheriff Department’s website)

Boone County prosecutor Roger Johnson’s office has filed two felonies against 30-year-old Muhire Augustin, who is jailed without bond. CPD’s investigation continues. They encourage anyone with information to call Columbia Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS.