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Western Kentucky man charged with murder of infant
Original: Western Ky. man charged with murder in death of his 1-month-old infant
A man in western Kentucky has been charged with murder in the death of his one-month-old baby, according to a local news report. Details about the circumstances of the infant's death, the identity of the father, and the location have not been released. The case is likely to draw attention as prosecutors pursue one of the most serious charges possible in the death of a child.
Why now: The extreme nature of a father being charged with murdering his newborn makes the case shockworthy and newsworthy.
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