WI - Alonzo 'AJ' Lamar Jr, 1, died of blunt force trauma, Milwaukee, 1 Jan 2020 *mom's BF arrested*

[JerseyGirl]

A 21-year-old Milwaukee man is facing charges in connection to the death of a 1-year-old child. The victim is Alonzo Lamar Jr. -- also known as A.J. The accused is James Johnson.

Johnson is facing the following charges:

• First-degree reckless homicide
• Neglecting a child -- consequence is death
• Two counts of physical abuse of a child (intentional causation of bodily harm)

Milwaukee police were called out to the area near 25th Street and Atkinson Avenue Wednesday night, Jan. 1 in response to a 1-year-old child who was unresponsive with significant bruising to the face. Upon arrival, police found members of the Milwaukee Fire Department performing life-saving measures on the child. The child was pronounced dead.

The baby's mother told police she left her 1-year-old son Alonzo Lamar Jr. in the care of her boyfriend on New Year's Day while she went to work. While at work, Martin says she received a call from her boyfriend, identified as James Johnson, saying something was wrong. Martin said she rushed home to find her son lifeless and covered in bruises.

According to the complaint, Johnson claimed the child fell off the bed in the basement face-first onto the floor.

Johnson is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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[borndem]

Gee, imagine -- a boyfriend allegedly hurting the GF's child while she was away from home and at work.
I guess little Alonzo was crying too much or too loud or both. Maybe he woke BF from his nap or maybe the BF couldn't hear the TV or the music playing from some source.

What a beautiful little guy. Another sweet angel where there are already so, so many. No more pain, little guy -- just rest and goodness and love. Fly high, little guy.
At least the BF is charged and in custody.
My heart aches.
Just dammit.

 

[modesty blaise]

The story never changes just the name of the victims.