Traveon Hughes Convicted in Heartbreaking Case of Infant’s Choking Death
Cuyahoga County Jury Finds Traveon Hughes Guilty of Murder and Child Endangerment
According to the published article in True Crime Daily, in a heartbreaking case, a 20-year-old man named Traveon Hughes has been found guilty of causing the death of his 13-week-old son, Traveon Hughes Jr., who choked on a baby wipe in 2022. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the jury’s decision, convicting Traveon Hughes of murder, involuntary manslaughter, and two counts of child endangering. He could face life in prison, with a chance of parole after 15 years, according to Cleveland.com.
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20-Year-Old Father Traveon Hughes Convicted of Murdering 13-Week-Old Son Who Choked on Baby Wipe in 2022 (PHOTO: The Commercial Appeal)
Traveon Hughes’s Negligence Leads to Tragic Death of Infant Son
Traveon Hughes was looking after his premature baby alone on June 25, 2022, when the tragic incident happened. He told authorities that he used a baby wipe as a bib and left his son alone for a short time. There were doubts about how long Traveon Hughes was away. When he returned, he found his son choking, so he called for help. Emergency workers tried to save the baby’s life but found a baby wipe stuck in his throat. Despite their efforts, Traveon Hughes Jr. was declared dead when he reached the hospital. Investigators later discovered that Traveon Hughes intentionally put the wipe in his son’s throat, leading to his death. Cleveland Police arrested Traveon Hughes on June 29, 2022, after uncovering these details.
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