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Florida dad allegedly murdered infant with leaf blower
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- James Westervelt, a Florida man, has been charged with first-degree murder two years after his six-month-old son died from injuries sustained while Westervelt allegedly used a leaf blower on the infant.
- The child, only two months old at the time, was reportedly subjected to reckless air blasts from the leaf blower, leading to blunt force trauma and eventual death in August 2024.
- Westervelt was previously charged with child abuse related to the incident and remains in custody in Marion County, with a court appearance scheduled for September.
- In addition to the murder charges, Westervelt faces separate charges for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, with a pretrial conference set for August 5.
- Neither Westervelt’s attorney nor the Marion County Sheriff’s Office have provided comments on the case.
