UPDATE: Couple indicted in death of 7-week old daughter

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Laurel County Grand Jury on Friday returned indictments against a couple accused of killing their 7-week old daughter, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.

34-year old Gary Nicely and 31-year old Jessica Nicely, of London, are charged in the indictment with murder, two counts of criminal abuse 1st degree, and assault 1st degree, according to investigators.

Gary Nicely was also indicted for reportedly resisting arrest, disorderly conduct 2nd degree and menacing. He’s accused of scuffling with deputies during his arrest at St. Joseph Hospital-London on August 30. Investigators say he took his 7-week old daughter to the hospital’s emergency room. They say she was suffering from severe head trauma that Nicely couldn’t explain, according to investigators.

The baby was transferred to UK Hospital in Lexington where she later died from her injuries.

The baby’s twin sister was taken to Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington also suffering with injuries, according to investigators.

Jessica Nicely was arrested and charged on September 1.

The couple was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.