Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Dad pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of 2-year-old son (Jamestown, New York)

Dad AGUSTIN MORALES has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his 2-year-old son.

http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/116165/13/Jamestown-Man-Pleads-Guilty-in-Young-Sons-Death

MAYVILLE, NY - A Chautauqua County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter in the death of his toddler son back in October, 2008.

Agustin Morales, 32, of Jamestown is charged with recklessly causing the death of his 2-year-old son Austin back in October, 2008.

District Attorney Joseph Foley called the case "tragic" saying that "even though Mr. Morales may not have intended to cause the death of this poor child, Auston died as a result of his father's behavior, and for that Mr. Morales needs to be held accountable."

Morales also pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to make a terrorist threat for incidents that took place between June and August of last year at the Chautauqua County Social Services Department in Jamestown.

Sentencing on both charges is set for June 6th.