A disturbing incident recently took place where doorbell camera footage in Clintwood, Virginia showed a man named Alex Umberger kicking his girlfriend’s toddler
The incident has sparked intense outrage across social media, leading to widespread calls for legal action and child protection intervention.
Who is Alex Umberger of Virginia as video of him kicking girlfriend Tessa’s toddler goes viral
When your arms are twigs you resort to kicking a toddler to feel like a man @alex_umberger pic.twitter.com/YrWm4Er7XR
— BankHead (@Tippinbets) November 5, 2025
Furious.
The cries of this poor little one.
The people who should love them and care for them abuse them!
Lock this sorry excuse for a human up and for heaven’s sake, take that beautiful child away before they are killed or become even more emotionally scarred.
You know… pic.twitter.com/YrKQEAko9s
— Jennifer Coffindaffer (@CoffindafferFBI) November 4, 2025
The clip was quickly spread online and left many people questioning how someone could treat a toddler with such cruelty.
Alex Umberger caught kicking his girlfriend’s toddler
The viral footage shows Alex Umberger walking ahead of his girlfriend, Tessa, and her young son before suddenly turning and kicking the toddler in the stomach. The child immediately collapses on the floor before crying out in pain. Instead of rushing to comfort him, Tessa checks briefly before walking after Umberger while leaving the child on the ground. The toddler, who is likely around two or three years old, was later taken for medical evaluation. Luckily, the toddler did not suffer any life-threatening injuries, but the brutality of the act and the lack of immediate charges have caused widespread outrage.
Reactions from netizens
Social media users quickly condemned the incident and called it “pure child abuse,” demanding the immediate arrest of Umberger. One user commented:
If this isn’t enough evidence for charges, what is?”
Another user added:
That child needs to be removed from both adults. She watched it happen.”
One netizen posted:
You don’t ‘investigate’ a video where the crime is literally recorded — you act.”
Alex Umberger biography and age
Alex Umberger is a native of Clintwood, Virginia, who was recently caught on camera kicking his girlfriend’s toddler. As of now, there is little to no information available about Alex Umberger beyond what surfaced after the footage leaked. Although his exact age is unknown, Alex is an adult male likely in his twenties or early thirties.
This should piss off anyone parent or Human with a heart. This PoS Alex Umberger from Clintwood, Virginia kicked a kid and walked away like it was normal this is assault and this isn’t a human who accidentally tripped this kid any human would have said omg so sorry are you ok?… pic.twitter.com/aT1sjR3F7I
— Ķalal®️ (@TheRealKalal) November 5, 2025
Education
Alex Umberger attended Clintwood High School for his earlier schooling and later attended Ridgeview High School in Virginia.
Profession
As of now, there are no verified employment records or workplace statements for Alex Umberger.
Relationship with Tessa
Alex Umberger was reportedly in a relationship with Tessa, who is the mother of the toddler in the video. While there is not much information available about their relationship, the footage shows the two walking together before and after the assault. Netizens have also discovered his Facebook profile, which states “in a relationship.” Many online users have called upon authorities to cut off custody or contact with the child for both adults until the investigation is over.
MAN IDENTIFIED: This is Alex Umberger of Clintwood, VA. Alex here was caught on camera violently kicking a toddler and walking away. I’m told the boy belongs his girlfriend (or wife.)
I can report authorities are involved but no arrest as of yet.
The child is ok. pic.twitter.com/gT5Prt4mF8
— Robbie Harvey (@therobbieharvey) November 4, 2025
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