A man from Memphis has been given a life sentence after being found guilty of the tragic death, neglect, and abuse of his two-year-old son, as stated in official court records.
Antonio First has been found guilty of multiple charges related to the tragic death of his two-year-old son, Brayton Brooks. The charges include aggravated child abuse, murder in the perpetration of aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, and murder in the perpetration of aggravated child neglect.
A man was taken into custody after his son was discovered unresponsive and cold to the touch by paramedics on June 24, 2020. The child had been spending time with his father on Father’s Day.
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A tragic incident occurred at LeBonheur, where the boy was pronounced deceased. An autopsy revealed the presence of numerous external and internal bruises, a laceration to his liver, and marks on his neck suggesting the use of a cord or rope for choking.
According to medical examiners, Brayton, who weighed a mere 34 pounds, had suffered from at least 24 strikes throughout his body.
The five-day trial featured testimony from 11 witnesses, the presentation of 105 exhibits, and input from three expert witnesses.
Initially, the individual provided inconsistent accounts, shifting the blame from his son choking on cookies to the boy’s mother, the dogs, and even his own ten-year-old son. Eventually, he confessed to using physical force, striking his son repeatedly with a closed fist and a sandal. It appears that the beatings started due to an incident involving a WiFi box and a child.
