20-Year-Old Wisconsin Man Charged in 8-Year-Old Family Member's Death

August 2024 · 2 minute read

20-Year-Old Wisconsin Man Charged in 8-Year-Old Family Member’s Death – The tragic incident involving the death of an 8-year-old family member in Rock County, Wisconsin, has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man, Dayveon Lathrop, on charges of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. This case has sparked a wave of concern and shock within the community, as the details of the incident unfold.

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing child around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, leading to a search of the home on the 5500 block of W. Miles Road in Fulton. Despite the initial search not yielding the child, a comprehensive search was conducted with the assistance of a K-9 team, a drone team, and a search warrant to the residence. The child’s body was eventually found, and an autopsy confirmed the cause of death as homicide.

Dayveon Lathrop, who was detained during the search, was arrested on Monday around 11 a.m. for the charges of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. Prior to this incident, Lathrop had been arrested for child neglect, bail jumping, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The sheriff’s office has indicated that no one else was present at the time of the alleged homicide, and there have been no previous reports to law enforcement about the victim and the suspect.

The Rock County Sheriff, Curtis Fell, has expressed condolences to the family and the community, acknowledging the significant impact this incident has had. The investigation is ongoing, and the Rock County District Attorney’s Office expects an initial appearance for the suspect to take place on Wednesday.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the role of law enforcement in ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. The community is likely to be closely following the developments in this case, hoping for a swift resolution that brings some form of peace and justice to the family involved.

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