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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend February 25, 2007 Police: Toddler died from 'blunt trauma' By chris conrad Mail Tribune An investigation continues into the death of a 2-year-old Phoenix boy who died Thursday night from a blow to the body, authorities said. No arrests have been made and police are still seeking a suspect, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Winters said Saturday. "It is still early in the investigation and we are looking at every possible angle," he said. Trisha Marie Torrenson, the boy's mother, called investigators to her home in the 600 block of North Main Street just before midnight, saying her child had died, police said. An autopsy performed Friday ruled that Caleb David Hearne died from "blunt trauma" to an undisclosed part of his body. Advertisement Family and friends of Caleb — who was born in prison — were shaken by the news of his death. Tara McFall, 29, took custody of the boy for eight months while Torrenson was serving time in prison in 2004. "I didn't want him to be raised by the state," McFall said. "I loved having him in my home. He was the happiest kid I'd ever seen." McFall, who is Caleb's aunt, shook her head and sobbed as she looked at pictures of the blond-haired boy who seemed to enjoy mugging for the camera. "He just shouldn't be gone," she said. Jerry and Maxine Tinsley managed the Medford duplex on Hamilton Street where the family lived last year. The couple treated the boy as one of their grandchildren. Caleb spent a lot of time at their home, eating cookies and playing with toy trucks, they said. "He had a mischievous nature to him, but that smile could melt somebody's heart quick," Jerry Tinsley said. No funeral plans have been announced, though Maxine Tinsley said she doubts she could bring herself to go anyway. "I just don't think I could look at him in a casket," she said. Reach reporter Chris Conrad at 776-4471, or e-mail [email protected] . Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Entertainment Guide Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Men's Clothing Debt Help