# Babysitter claims baby fell off couch after death

> Babysitter accused of killing 7-month-old boy told police he 'fell off couch' in affidavit
- Title: Babysitter claims baby fell off couch after death | Shortify
- Summary: Babysitter accused of killing 7-month-old boy told police he 'fell off couch' in affidavit Babysitter denied other involvement but medical evidence…
- Keywords: shidae sellers, julien grayson, child abuse, september 10, mecklenburg county, first degree murder, charlotte nc, news, local, Babysitter, claims, baby
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/18/babysitter-accused-killing-7-month-old-boy-told-police-he-fell-off-couch-affidavit-shows
- Published: 2026-09-18T16:06:10.372+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shidae sellers, julien grayson, child abuse, september 10, mecklenburg county, first degree murder, charlotte nc, news, local
## Babysitter accused
A 28-year-old babysitter is accused of killing a 7-month-old boy who died from severe head injuries.
## Hospital report
Police learned Julien had skull fractures and torn nerve fibers in his brain, typically caused by rapid movement.
## Babysitter's story
Sellers told the mother Julien fell off the couch and was not feeling well.
## Medical evidence
Medical staff confirmed the injuries did not match Sellers' story of Julien falling off the couch.
## Arrest and charges
Sellers was arrested on Sept. 10 and charged with child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury.
## Updated charges
Sellers' charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after Julien died from injuries.
## Key takeaway

Babysitter denied other involvement but medical evidence contradicts her story