Baton Rouge Mother Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Infant From Second-Story Window, Claiming “God Told Me to Do It”

A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested on attempted second-degree murder charges after allegedly throwing her 10-month-old daughter from a second-story window. The case has raised urgent concerns about child protection and safeguarding failures.

Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Lisa Pearson. She was arrested on May 29 after the incident along Old Plantation Lane. Witnesses reported she said, “God told me to do it,” before the child was thrown.

The infant survived the fall. She landed in a rose bush and rolled onto concrete. Emergency responders later rushed her to OLOL Children’s Hospital for treatment and assessment.

Family members told investigators they noticed troubling changes in Pearson days before the incident. They described erratic behaviour, lack of sleep, and emotional withdrawal. She also sent unusual messages to relatives.

In response, relatives began rotating supervision of her at home. They hoped constant monitoring would reduce risk and prevent harm. Despite this effort, the incident still occurred.

At the time, Pearson was not alone. A witness said he heard the baby scream and rushed outside. He found the child injured and confronted Pearson, who had locked herself in a bathroom.

Police later arrived and found Pearson unresponsive. She was taken for medical care before being booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

Safeguarding advocates stress the importance of early intervention in such cases. They argue that families, health providers, and child protection services must act faster when warning signs appear. Stronger coordination could help prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Investigations are ongoing as authorities review the circumstances and potential gaps in support systems.