Florida dad indicted for murder after leaf-blower prank on infant son turns fatal
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A Marion County, Florida man, 38-year-old James Westervelt III, has been indicted on first-degree felony murder charges after authorities say he used a leaf blower on his infant son as a prank; the child later died from injuries attributed to shaken baby syndrome, with deputies reporting video evidence of him using the tool on the child when younger and prosecutors noting additional charges are pending.
- Florida dad charged with murder for turning leaf blower on son in fatal prank The Independent
- Dad Charged with Murder After Allegedly Admitting to Using a Leaf Blower on Infant Son Because He Thought It Was Funny People.com
- Ocala man indicted on murder charge in infant death WCJB
- Florida dad kills infant son with leafblower — allegedly claiming he thought it would be fun New York Post
- Man who allegedly admitted to using leaf blower on infant indicted on murder charge WTOC
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