Crime & Safety
Washington County DA Seeking Death Penalty Against Father Accused Of Killing Baby
He was flown to Children's Hospital the next day with severe head trauma, police said. He died a few days later.
May 20, 2022
Washington County prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a father accused of killing his 6-month-old son.
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In court paperwork, District Attorney Jason Walsh cited aggravated circumstances like the victim's age and that Joshua George killed the boy while in the perpetration of a felony.
Police said Joshua George was the only person taking care of Oliver George when the 6-month-old suffered serious injuries, including a fractured skull. A doctor found the injuries consistent with physical abuse, according to the criminal complaint.
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The baby was staying with his grandparents when they called 911 on Dec. 30 of last year. He was flown to Children's Hospital the next day with severe head trauma, police said. He died a few days later.
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