Man now indicted on first-degree murder charge in 4-year-old’s death

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Judge rules load of impervious met to complaint Jacksonville antheral successful foster son’s death

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saturday marks 4 months since Karissa Garcia tragically mislaid her 4-year-old son, James Reese Jr.

“He was precise helpful. He loved playing with his siblings. He was a precise bully kid. He had a agleam smile,“ Garcia said.

James’ foster parent, Alex Pino, is accused of sidesplitting him. This week, Pino was indicted by a expansive jury, upgrading his charges from second-degree to first-degree murder.

“Very hard to recognize what happened. Very painful,” said Garcia.

According to investigators, James died from blunt unit trauma. James was rushed to the infirmary successful April, wherever doctors recovered his injuries showing a accordant signifier of maltreatment and respective fractures, according to the state.

Records show, James’ different foster parent, Michelle Sipko, knew astir the abuse. She is charged with manslaughter and kid neglect, according to records.

In the adjacent month, the authorities volition determine if Pino should look the decease penalty.

“I don’t privation him to bash the decease penalty. I privation him to beryllium successful situation for the remainder of his life,” said Garcia.

Garcia said present she wants justness for her son.

Pino has pleaded not blameworthy and is presently being held successful Duval County Jail without bond.