Boy Burned By Chemicals May Be Released From Hospital FridayA 10-year old southwest Miami-Dade boy who was suffering severe chemical burns when he was found along I-95 on Valentine’s Day may be released from the hospital as early as Friday.
Barahona Pleads Not Guilty At First Court Appearance Jorge Barahona made his first court appearance Friday and pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted first degree murder with a weapon and aggravated child abuse with a weapon.
Attempted Murder Charge Added For Toxic Truck DadA Southwest Miami-Dade man whose daughter was found dead in the back of his pick up truck in Palm Beach County off I-95 has been charged with attempted murder on his 10 year old son Victor.
DCF Promises Investigation Into Toxic Truck CaseThe Florida Department of Children and Families vowed to launch a full investigation into their agency’s handling of an abuse call regarding the Barahona children and their parents days earlier. DCF director also defended the agency.
Police: Body Of 10-Year Old Girl In Toxic TruckDetails from an arrest report are beginning to paint the picture as to what happened before Jorge Barahona, 53, and his truck were found on the side of I-95 Monday with a strong smell of chemicals coming from the truck, his son burned, and the body of his daughter in the back of his truck.