leaf blower
Coverage of leaf blower in the Nexus archive.
- Florida dad thought using a leaf blower on his infant son would be fun — until he died
A Florida dad used a leaf blower on his infant son, leading to the child's death. He has been charged with murder.
- 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.
- Man who allegedly admitted to using leaf blower on infant indicted on murder charge
A Florida man was indicted on first-degree murder charges after allegedly using a leaf blower on a 2-month-old infant, leading to the child's death from blunt head trauma caused by bouncing. James Westervelt, 38, is in custody and faces a September court date.
- Man who allegedly admitted to using leaf blower on infant indicted on murder charge
A Florida man was indicted on a first-degree murder charge after allegedly using a leaf blower on a 6-month-old infant and causing the child's death through blunt head trauma. He is in custody and has a court date in September.
- Culpeper couple charged in hammer and leaf blower attack on elderly neighbor
A Culpeper couple, Louis and Gail Chevalier, are charged with malicious wounding after attacking their 73-year-old neighbor with a hammer and leaf blower during a property dispute. The victim suffered a skull fracture, concussion, and possible permanent injuries, requiring hospitalization. Forensic evidence and witness accounts indicate the attack involved multiple strikes to the head and a bitten finger.