Alexis Keintz

21 days old premature infant shaken to death by adoptive father Bruce Keintz. Alexis was only 5lbs 13 oz and was brought home 2 weeks earlier by Bruce and his wife. Bruce was convicted of reckless conduct. Alexis was one of twins, the other twin is in AZ with the birthfamily. Keintz' also had a 3 yo adopted child.

Date: 2001-02-17

Placement type: Adoption

Type of abuse: Lethal physical abuse

Abuser: Adoptive father

Location

Lombard, Illinois
United States

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