Levittown Community Rallies Around Baby's Death

LEVITTOWN, PA —The community is rallying around the mother of a 4-month-old baby who died last week after authorities said his father shook the boy to death.

A GoFundMe page was created last Friday by Grace Davis on behalf of her best friend, Madisen Neidlein, the mother of the boy.

The boy's father, Tyler Patrick Sullivan, 30, of Bristol, was charged last week with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said.

The GoFundMe page has already topped its $10,000 goal with more than 150 donations in less than a week. The page seeks donations for rent, food, and monthly bills.

"We are asking for your support in helping Madisen out to get the proper time to grieve and be with the family she has since her work unfortunately does not offer enough paid time off (only three days)," Davis said. "Her whole life has been completely turned upside down and a small weight would be lifted off her shoulder if expenses were not another stress she has to worry about."

Davis said that Neidlein was the only provider for her family, and was working two jobs from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Davis provided an update Monday, thanking those who have donated and offering a blessing for the boy: "Rest in peace little T, we’ll miss you."

Sullivan told authorities that he had shaken the baby before his death and a medical examination determined that the boy had been a "battered child," according to court records and authorities.