A person in Alabama has been arrested in connection to the demise of his 1-year-old son, who was discovered lifeless in a automobile seat after he was left within the car for a big period of time as the daddy went to get alcohol.
Authorities realized of the case once they responded to reviews round 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Might 20, from members of the family relating to a toddler who was discovered lifeless whereas nonetheless strapped in a automobile seat at a residence in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Workplace Violent Crimes Unit Captain Jack Kennedy confirmed in a press release to Us Weekly on Friday, Might 22.
“Preliminary investigation exhibits that the kid was within the car for an prolonged [amount] of time,” Kennedy stated.
Kennedy went on to say that temperatures had been as excessive because the mid-90s on the afternoon of the boy’s demise.
The kid, who has not been publicly named however WRBC reported was a boy, was in “sole care of its father all day,” in accordance with Kennedy.
The person has been recognized as Logan Keith Chewning and he admitted to authorities that he drank alcohol “at completely different occasions all through” the day of the incident.
Chewning, 30, reportedly left his residence at one level in the course of the day to purchase extra alcohol, leaving his youngster unattended.
“The daddy reported that he believed that the kid had been sleeping in its crib however will need to have been left behind within the car,” Kennedy stated of when Chewning returned residence.
Chewning has since been charged with manslaughter and was arrested on Might 20, in accordance with Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Workplace data seen by Us.
He’s at present being held on the Tuscaloosa County Jail on the manslaughter cost, and a bond is anticipated to be set by a decide at a later date.
UPDATE — 2/13/2026 at 12:10 p.m.: Police have arrested a New Mexico man for allegedly killing his 11-month-old youngster earlier than partially burying the infant’s stays in a distant space. Us Weekly confirmed John Hannon, 43, was arrested for youngster abuse leading to demise and tampering with proof, in accordance with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Workplace. […]
The net file additionally acknowledged that he’s been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Nonetheless, it’s not at present clear if these fees are linked to his youngster’s demise.
It’s not at present clear if Chewning has entered a plea or retained authorized counsel following his arrest. The Tuscaloosa County District Legal professional’s Workplace didn’t instantly reply to Us’ request for remark relating to the case.
An investigation into the kid’s demise stays ongoing. The kid’s actual reason behind demise isn’t but recognized, however authorities stated will probably be decided by the health worker at a later date.
