An arrest report alleged that Sykes communicated with her 10-year-old daughter on the online gaming platform Roblox and instructed the girl "on various methods to kill the infant." "Sykes instructed the 10-year-old to drown the infant in the bathtub, burn the infant with scalding water, and drop the infant on the floor to kill the infant," the sheriff's office said. On Thursday, the sheriff's office was contacted by Gulf Coast Kids House about a 2-month-old infant who had suffered serious injuries after being dropped on the kitchen floor by the 10-year-old. Morgan Lewis, a spokesperson with the sheriff’s office, said the 2-month-old is expected to survive. The sheriff's office spokesperson said they do not foresee the 10-year-old being charged.

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Persons: Tara Alexis Sykes, Sykes, Morgan Lewis, Chip W, Simmons Organizations: Escambia County Sheriff’s, Gulf Coast Kids House, Gulf Coast Kids Locations: Florida, Escambia County