Illinois Aunt Charged in Boy’s Stun Gun Death
A woman was accused of killing her 7-month-old nephew with an electric stun gun because she wanted to quiet him.
Francine Knox, 37, was charged with manslaughter Wednesday in the May 28 death of Brandon Jordan. Knox was not charged immediately because authorities were investigating other cases and the effects of stun guns on children, officials said.
The infant was the son of Knox’s brother, Anthony Jordan Jr., and Carolyn Hollins. After the couple lost custody of their four children, Brandon was placed in Knox’s care.
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