What crime did the man admit to?
near-fatal beating of his two-year-old son
What is the man's name?
Lee Willie Dejesus
How old is he?
23
Where is he from?
Homestead
Is the child dead?
No
Where was the boy's mother when the beating took place?
at work
How many times did he strike the boy?
15
For how long?
15 minutes
What was the man wear on his hands when he beat the boy?
boxing gloves
How long did he wait before he called 911?
as long as an hour
What type of surgery did the boy have?
bleeding on the brain.
What was the father wearing when he appeared in court?
green protective vest
What is it's purpose?
suicide watch
What two things is the father being charged with?
aggravated child abuse with great harm and aggravated child neglect with great harm
What other charge will they add when the boy dies?
first-degree murder