22-Year-Old Sentenced for Fatal Drowning of Nonverbal 6-Year-Old with CHARGE Syndrome

According to the report of TRUE CRIME, in Clinton Township Michigan people are saddened by a terrible event involving a 22-year-old man named Hunter Locke Hughes. He was sentenced for hurting and drowning his girlfriend 6-year-old son Terrance Adams. Locke Hughes got a sentence of 90 months to 30 years for child abuse and 43 months to 15 years for causing Adams death by mistake. This happened in December 2021 when Locke Hughes was upset with Adams during his bath and held him under the water.

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Man Sentenced for Drowning Child with CHARGE Syndrome (PHOTO: People)

Appeals Planned in Case of Boy with CHARGE Syndrome Drowned by Hunter Locke Hughes

Lawyers say Locke Hughes actions caused Adams to drown as shown by bruises on his body. Even though Locke Hughes says he tried to keep Adams head above water evidence says otherwise. Adams had CHARGE syndrome which made it hard for him to speak and see making the situation even more heartbreaking. People want justice for Adams and his family and lawyers promise to appeal the sentences to make sure Locke Hughes is held responsible.

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