Florida Man Indicted for Infant’s Death
A Florida man, James Westervelt, has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a 6-month-old infant. Westervelt allegedly admitted to using a leaf blower on the infant when the child was two months old,…
Kansas City, MO, August 1, 2026 —
A Florida man, James Westervelt, has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 6-month-old infant. The indictment follows an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s passing.
According to reports, Westervelt allegedly admitted to using a leaf blower on the infant when the child was two months old. However, medical professionals have attributed the infant’s death to blunt head trauma, with their findings suggesting the trauma resulted from bouncing the child.
The indictment details the charges against Westervelt, who now faces a first-degree murder charge. The case has been referred to the court system for further proceedings.
Further details regarding the timeline of events, the specific date of the infant’s death, or the location where these incidents allegedly occurred were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by WCJB Staff on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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