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Man who allegedly admitted to using leaf blower on infant indicted on murder charge
James Westervelt, 38, was indicted on a first-degree murder charge for allegedly using a leaf blower on a 2-month-old infant and later causing the child's death through blunt head trauma from bouncing. The incident occurred in Marion County, Florida, and Westervelt remains in custody awaiting a September court date.
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