Salem man killed 4-year-old for spilling beer
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A 24-year-old Salem man who fatally injured his girlfriend's 4-year-old boy for spilling beer pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Gerardo Chavarria admitted in Marion County Circuit Court that he hit the boy's head against the floor in November 2011 in anger over the boy spilling Chavarria's beer.
The Statesman Journal reports the boy, Sebastian Iturbe, died of head injuries at a Portland hospital.
What is wrong with people these days?.. I am disgusted by this, I can't belive how easy for some to abuse children. This was over a beer, Really??? WOW.. Didnt bring the dang bear back either.. I just can't understand how anyone can do this for any reason... But to do something like this for this reason is absolutley insane !!! Prayers go out to the family, and I will oray for the mother, and hope her guilt doesnt drive her over the edge... Great boyfriend picker she is...