Australian actress and television host Ruby Rose has revealed a traumatic experience from her teenage years, recalling how she was questioned by police and branded a “baby killer” after discovering a fatally injured young boy at a playground.
Rose discussed the incident during a recent appearance on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Off the Vine podcast. She said she was 15 when she and a childhood friend came across what they initially believed was a doll hanging from playground equipment in Australia. As they moved closer, they realized it was a young child who was seriously injured. Rose said there was blood around the boy’s ears, nose and mouth.
Who Was Ruby Rose?
Ruby Rose is an Australian actress, model and television presenter known internationally for roles in Orange Is the New Black, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Batwoman. She began her career in Australian television before moving into acting and Hollywood productions.
What Happened?
Rose said she picked up the injured child and carried him toward adults so help could be provided. Emergency assistance was called, but the boy later died in hospital.
The teenager said police subsequently questioned her about the death. News of the investigation spread among students at her school, where she recalled being bullied and called a “baby killer.” Rose described the period as deeply traumatic.
According to Rose’s account, the circumstances eventually became clearer when the boy’s older brother remembered what had happened. Rose said the child had suffered fatal injuries in an accident involving playground equipment. The brother later went to police, and Rose said she was cleared of involvement.
Career and Legacy
The experience remained significant in Rose’s life. She said it contributed to her longstanding interest in psychology and understanding human behavior. Her account also shows how a traumatic childhood event can remain part of a public figure’s personal story decades later.
Rose’s disclosure has renewed public interest in her early life as she continues her career in film, television and entertainment.