Utah man accused of trying to kill infant daughter convicted

A Springville man accused of trying to kill his 4-month-old daughter by throwing her on a concrete floor and against a wall has been convicted.

The Daily Herald in Provo, Utah, reports a jury Tuesday found 28-year-old Philip Hatfield guilty of attempted aggravated murder.

Prosecutors say Hatfield picked up the baby and threw the girl onto the floor during a 2017 argument with his wife.

Defense attorney Neil Skousen said Hatfield had no awareness of his actions since he took “a cocktail of drugs,” including marijuana and prescription medication.

The infant was transported to Primary Children’s Hospital and treated for two skull fractures, extra-axial blood, swelling and bruising on her arms, face and legs.

The sentencing is set for Jan. 2.