|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
An Orangeburg, South Carolina man has been arrested and charged in connection with the horrific death of his three-month old son, according to a news release from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Anthony Lamonte Simpson, 25, of Cordova, S.C. was arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse by SLED agents following an investigation conducted by its Special Victim’s Unit Department of Child Fatalities.
According to a probable cause affidavit accompanying the warrant for Simpson’s arrest, deputies with the Orangeburg County sheriff’s office responded to a home located in the 200 block of Frolic Meadows Lane in Orangeburg on August 28, 2023. Upon arrival, they found three-month-old Adrian Simpson unresponsive. The child was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
(Click to View)
An autopsy revealed the infant had sustained head trauma with hemorrhages, contusions to the jaw and a healing rib fracture. Further investigation and interviews with witnesses led to Simpson being arrested and charged with Adrian’s death.
Anthony Simpson “did cause injuries to his son resulting in his son’s death,” the affidavit noted, adding “those injuries occurred under circumstances manifesting in an extreme indifference of human life.”
Simpson was booked in the Orangeburg County detention center. His first court appearance has been scheduled for May 8, 2024. His case will be prosecuted by the David Pascoe.
***
THE RELEASE …
***
ABOUT THE AUTHOR …
Jenn Wood is FITSNews’ incomparable research director. She’s also the producer of the FITSFiles and Cheer Incorporated podcasts and leading expert on all things Murdaugh/ South Carolina justice. A former private investigator with a criminal justice degree, evildoers beware, Jenn Wood is far from your average journalist! A deep dive researcher with a passion for truth and a heart for victims, this mom of two is pretty much a superhero in FITSNews country. Did we mention she’s married to a rocket scientist? (Lucky guy!) Got a story idea or a tip for Jenn? Email her at jenn@fitsnews.com.
***
WANNA SOUND OFF?
Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to proactively address? We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Got a tip for a story? CLICK HERE. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? CLICK HERE.
