Louisiana Updates

1/5/09

Update: Father reportedly kills son after ordered to pay child support


Photo: Danny Platt (WWL/Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office)
Danny Platt, a 22-year-old from New Orleans, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 2-year-old son, Ja' Shawn Powell, according to authorities.
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Update (Jan. 4)
Father reportedly dumped son in park
Platt reportedly said: "I'm sorry about killing my baby."
Nola
Father reportedly confesses
WWL

Update (Jan. 5):
'I never knew that it would be the last time I'd see him," says grieving mother
Nola
Slain 2-year-old's throat was slashed, coroner says
WWL

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