Former Milwaukee police detective sentenced to 6 years in child abuse case
Posted: Sep 3, 2025 4:34 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A former Milwaukee police detective found guilty in the abuse of a baby was sentenced Wednesday afternoon.
Martinese McDaniel was investigated after his 2-month-old daughter was taken to Children's Wisconsin after she stopped breathing while in his care.
According to the criminal complaint, medical staff confirmed the child suffered a brain injury, rib fractures, a liver laceration, and bruising.
McDaniel was found guilty on two counts of physical abuse of a child and recklessly causing great bodily harm.
At his sentencing Wednesday, McDaniel was sentenced to six years in prison.