But bruises are often the first sign of possible abuse.

An 8-month-old sister was examined and did not show signs of abuse.

The other children had no signs of abuse, she said.

Officials would not comment on whether there were signs of sexual abuse.

The police said the dead child bore no signs of abuse.

The police said that the baby showed no signs of physical abuse.

Some neighbors yesterday said they had seen signs of abuse.

Hospital administrators, concerned about signs of abuse, called the police.

They showed no apparent signs of abuse, the authorities said.

The police said there was no sign of abuse to the other children living in the apartment.