TAMPA CRIMINAL BLOG: Florida Couple Charged With Third-Degree Murder And Manslaughter After Python Kills Baby Girl
The case has gained international notoriety and now charges have been filed against the couple whose pet snake killed a 2-year-old Sumter County Girl. The mother of the child and her live-in boyfriend are facing charges of third-degree murder, manslaughter and child abuse after their Burmese python escaped and crushed the little girl in her crib. (read more)
The state attorney’s office took their time in considering how to proceed in this tragic case but eventually they felt the couple showed a reckless disregard that resulted in the death of the child. Both Jaren Hare and Charles Darnell were being held on $35,000 bonds. The state said the snake was not properly secured nor was it registered as required by state law.
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