Closing arguments underway in trial of Palmdale man charged in 8-year-old boy's death
Jurors are scheduled to hear closing arguments Monday in the trial of a Palmdale man charged along with his girlfriend in the torture-murder of her 8-year-old son, whose death resulted in criminal charges against two former social workers and two of their supervisors.
Jurors are scheduled to hear closing arguments Monday in the trial of a Palmdale man charged along with his girlfriend in the torture-murder of her 8-year-old son, whose death resulted in criminal charges against two former social workers and two of their supervisors.
Trial begins in 8-year-old torture, beating death
An attorney acknowledged on Monday that a Palmdale man committed "unspeakable acts of abuse" against his girlfriend's 8-year-son before "exploding into a rage of anger" that the defense maintains resulted in the boy's unintentional death, but a prosecutor said the youngster was systematically tortured because the defendant believed the child was gay.
An attorney acknowledged on Monday that a Palmdale man committed "unspeakable acts of abuse" against his girlfriend's 8-year-son before "exploding into a rage of anger" that the defense maintains resulted in the boy's unintentional death, but a prosecutor said the youngster was systematically tortured because the defendant believed the child was gay.
Jury to begin hearing case against Palmdale man in 8-year-old's beating death
A jury is set Monday to begin hearing the case against a Palmdale man who is charged, along with his girlfriend, with capital murder in the beating death of the woman's 8-year-old son. FOX 11's Gina Silva reports.
A jury is set Monday to begin hearing the case against a Palmdale man who is charged, along with his girlfriend, with capital murder in the beating death of the woman's 8-year-old son. FOX 11's Gina Silva reports.
Vigil held for kindergarten teacher killed in Vegas shooting
Jennifer Parks taught kindergarten at Anaverde Hills School in Palmdale and in just three short years there, she made a big impact.
Jennifer Parks taught kindergarten at Anaverde Hills School in Palmdale and in just three short years there, she made a big impact.
Family in Palmdale finds 4-foot snake in bathtub
A family in Palmdale made an unexpected discovery while running water in their bathtub! FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.
A family in Palmdale made an unexpected discovery while running water in their bathtub! FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.
Family in Palmdale finds snake in bathtub
A family in Palmdale made an unexpected discovery while running water in their bathtub! FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.
A family in Palmdale made an unexpected discovery while running water in their bathtub! FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.
Suspect killed in deputy-involved shooting in Palmdale
A male suspect was shot and killed in a deputy-involved shooting Thursday morning in Palmdale, police said. FOX 11's Matt Johnson reports.
A male suspect was shot and killed in a deputy-involved shooting Thursday morning in Palmdale, police said. FOX 11's Matt Johnson reports.
LA County social workers ordered to stand trial in death of 8-year-old boy
Two former social workers and their supervisors were ordered Monday to stand trial on falsifying records and child abuse charges involving the death of an 8-year-old Palmdale boy. FOX 11's Victoria Spilabotte reports.
Two former social workers and their supervisors were ordered Monday to stand trial on falsifying records and child abuse charges involving the death of an 8-year-old Palmdale boy. FOX 11's Victoria Spilabotte reports.