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Sources: Father knew toddler was in SUV
By Alexis Stevens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Police have information that the father of a 22-month-old toddler found dead in the back of an SUV Wednesday knew the child had been left in the vehicle, according to Channel 2 Action News. Sources familiar with the investigation declined to release additional details to Channel 2, the station reported late Tuesday afternoon.
That information differs from Justin Ross Harris initial statements to Cobb County police, including that he mistakenly left his son in his carseat while he went to work last week. Harris, 33, of Marietta, said he only realized the boy, Cooper Mills Harris, was in the backseat when he was driving away from his job at a Home Depot corporate office, police said at the scene.
On Wednesday afternoon, Cooper was pronounced dead in the parking lot of an Akers Mill Road shopping center, where Harris drove after noticing his son still strapped in to his carseat.
Earlier Tuesday, Cobb County police declined to discuss whether the investigation has expanded beyond the toddlers father. But police say the investigation into Coopers death continues to evolve, and is far from over.
This is a very active, very fluid investigation, Officer Mike Bowman told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tuesday. Our detectives have worked tirelessly to resolve the leads in this case. They are doing due diligence.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/breaking-news/cops-cobb-toddlers-death-investigation-continues-t/ngRfn/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_sfp?__federated=1
By Alexis Stevens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Police have information that the father of a 22-month-old toddler found dead in the back of an SUV Wednesday knew the child had been left in the vehicle, according to Channel 2 Action News. Sources familiar with the investigation declined to release additional details to Channel 2, the station reported late Tuesday afternoon.
That information differs from Justin Ross Harris initial statements to Cobb County police, including that he mistakenly left his son in his carseat while he went to work last week. Harris, 33, of Marietta, said he only realized the boy, Cooper Mills Harris, was in the backseat when he was driving away from his job at a Home Depot corporate office, police said at the scene.
On Wednesday afternoon, Cooper was pronounced dead in the parking lot of an Akers Mill Road shopping center, where Harris drove after noticing his son still strapped in to his carseat.
Earlier Tuesday, Cobb County police declined to discuss whether the investigation has expanded beyond the toddlers father. But police say the investigation into Coopers death continues to evolve, and is far from over.
This is a very active, very fluid investigation, Officer Mike Bowman told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tuesday. Our detectives have worked tirelessly to resolve the leads in this case. They are doing due diligence.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/breaking-news/cops-cobb-toddlers-death-investigation-continues-t/ngRfn/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_sfp?__federated=1
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I just don't know what to say about this... (Original Post)
MrScorpio
Jun 2014
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Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)1. Well, I guess that explains why he got hit with a murder charge
instead of manslaughter. I'd thought they were being a bit harsh on him, but if he intentionally left the kid in there, then I guess murder is the right charge after all.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)2. total preciousness dependent on the big people.
my heart breaks
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)3. They have to know something we don't.
That's a reasonably professional police department, unless one is wearing a hoodie and carrying Skittles. It is a very red county.
JI7
(89,239 posts)4. wait, so cops were not called as soon as he returned to the car ?
he didn't even notice his kid when he returned to the car and was driving home ?
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)5. Would a father really do that to his kid?
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)8. You're not serious? HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. E.g.,.....
Skittles
(153,104 posts)6. ...
that poor little boy
BuelahWitch
(9,083 posts)7. .
redqueen
(115,101 posts)9. Update from your link: "Warrant: Father went to SUV at lunchtime"
UPDATE: An updated arrest warrant offers new details into the hours leading up to the death of a 22-month old toddler inside his fathers SUV. The father and son stopped for breakfast on the way to work and the father returned to the SUV during the day, something he may not have told police.
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During lunch said accused did access the same vehicle through the drivers side door to place an object into the vehicle, the warrant states. Said accused then closed the door and left the car, re-entering his place of business.
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During lunch said accused did access the same vehicle through the drivers side door to place an object into the vehicle, the warrant states. Said accused then closed the door and left the car, re-entering his place of business.
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NJCher
(35,616 posts)11. that is shocking
Nothing else to say.
Cher
madokie
(51,076 posts)10. Throw away the f'ing key
after the cell door is closed behind his sorry murdering ass.