Florida Father Previously Arrested for Assault Now Accused of Infant Son’s Murder

POLICY WIRE — Tallahassee, Florida — A Florida father, previously arrested for using a leaf blower on his infant son, is now facing murder charges in connection with the child’s death. The...

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August 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tallahassee, Florida — A Florida father, previously arrested for using a leaf blower on his infant son, is now facing murder charges in connection with the child’s death. The cause of death has been determined to be shaken baby syndrome.

The father was initially arrested after reports surfaced that he had used a leaf blower on his infant son. Following this incident, the child was taken into medical care but later succumbed to injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome.

Authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. The father is now accused of murder — and is being held in custody pending further legal proceedings.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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