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Dad Claimed Son Was 'Mentally Manifesting' Illness, Refused to Give Him Care

Dad Claimed Son Was 'Mentally Manifesting' Illness, Refused to Give Him Care

A father in Louisiana will be spending the next several decades behind bars after he refused to get medical care for his son, whom he claimed was “mentally manifesting” his illness before his death. Joseph Eslinger pleaded no contest to manslaughter after he was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his 5-year-old son, Leonardo “Leo” Eslinger. He has since been sentenced to serve 40 years in prison, according to The Advocate. Authorities first learned of the incident after receiving a call about a child who was not breathing on December 28, 2023....

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