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Texas Father Charged with Attempted Murder for Giving Infant Gasoline

Edgar James Bridgemon, 24, allegedly tried to kill his 4-month-old daughter by feeding her gasoline; the baby is recovering in a Dallas hospital.

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Edgar James Bridgemon, 24, was arrested on Aug. 10, 2024 on one count of attempted capital murder after the Paris Police Department said he admitted he gave his 4-month-old baby girl gasoline to drink. Paris Police Department
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Overview

  • Police arrested Bridgemon after he fled the scene on foot.
  • The infant was transferred to a Dallas hospital for further treatment.
  • Bridgemon admitted to giving his daughter gasoline to end her life.
  • He faces charges of attempted capital murder and evading arrest.
  • The investigation into the incident is ongoing.