Billy Bob Thornton: Estranged daughter accused of child's death

Billy Bob Thornton: Estranged daughter accused of child's death

Amanda Brumfield, the oldest daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton, has been indicted on several charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was watching in October 2008.

The 29 year old Amanda, the estranged daughter of the actor has been booked at the Orange County Jail on Wednesday. She has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter of a child.

According to court records, Amanda told investigators that the infant who died in her care acted normally and ate bananas after she fell from a playpen and hit her head.

But, an autopsy determined the girl had a fractured skull and brain injury. A police officer said that the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and said the explanation Brumfield gave was inconsistent with the child's injuries.

Arnold Robinson, the publicist of Billy Bob Thornton, said that the actor has not had contact with Brumfield for quite some time.