Joseph Gregory Antonsen Arrested After Son Found Dead on Couch in Shocking Neglect Case
Pima County Tragedy – Details Emerge of Child’s Neglect in Spider-Infested Home
According to the report of Arizona’s Family, in a tragic incident in Tucson, Arizona, Joseph Gregory Antonsen, 38, has been arrested following the discovery of his young son’s decomposing body on their home’s couch in the Picture Rocks area. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department responded to a welfare check and found the 9-year-old deceased, having been left unattended for an extended period. Joseph Gregory Antonsen claimed his son fell ill days earlier but failed to seek medical help, leaving the body in the home for two days before authorities intervened.
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Community Mourns Tucson Boy Found Dead in Squalid Home, Neglected Amidst Spider-Infested Conditions
The scene inside the residence shocked investigators, revealing squalid conditions with piles of garbage, soiled diapers, and bottles of urine amidst spider-infested surroundings. The home lacked basic utilities like running water and functioning toilets. Neighbors expressed disbelief, noting a decline in outdoor activities by Joseph Gregory Antonsen and his son over recent months. The community mourns the loss of the young boy, remembered fondly for his friendly demeanor amidst the tragic neglect that led to his untimely death.