Crime & Justice

4-year-old killed for not using the bathroom 'like a regular boy' and for the way he put on his shoes, cousin heads to prison

An Indiana man will spend decades in prison for beating his 4-year-old cousin to death because the boy was putting his shoes on the wrong feet and sitting down to pee. The post 4-year-old killed for not using the bathroom 'like a regular boy' and for the way he put on his shoes,.

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  • Primary source: Law & Crime
  • Published: Oct 6, 2026, 1:36 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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