A 24-year-old man from Paris, Texas is facing charges for allegedly attempting to kill his four-month-old daughter by giving her gasoline.
According to a report by the Paris Police Department, Bridgemon allegedly gave his daughter gasoline over the weekend, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services. He was apprehended a short distance away as he attempted to flee the scene.
In a shocking confession, Bridgemon admitted to intentionally giving his baby gasoline in an effort to end her life. He was arrested on charges of attempted capital murder and is currently being held at Lamar County Jail, with a bond set at $255,000, reflecting the seriousness of the charges against him.
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The initial investigation revealed that the mother had briefly left the infant in Bridgemon’s care, unaware of the potential danger. It is still unclear if Bridgemon has obtained legal representation, as formal charges are pending in Lamar County.
Under Texas law, attempted capital murder is a first-degree felony, carrying a prison sentence ranging from five years to life imprisonment. This case underscores a disturbing trend of children being harmed by their own parents, with poisoning becoming an alarming method of such crimes.
The rise in these tragic occurrences has sparked concern about the underlying factors driving parents to such extremes, highlighting the urgent need for increased support for families in child care.
Bridgemon’s admission of guilt also underscores the vulnerability of children, emphasizing the importance of vigilance in safeguarding their well-being to prevent such horrific acts from happening again.
