Man Accused Of Throwing Baby Out Car Window Pleads Not Guilty

Florida Tampa Police say Richard McTear Jr. threw the baby out onto a Florida interstate after an argument with his ex-girlfriend. Prosecutors have 45 days to decide if they will seek the death penalty.

by The Associated Press

Published: Wed, May 20, 2009 - 10:02 am CST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A 21-year-old man charged with throwing his
ex-girlfriend's baby out a car on a Tampa highway has pleaded not
guilty to first-degree murder and other charges.
Richard Anthony McTear Jr. appeared in court Wednesday morning.
Prosecutors have 45 days to decide if they will seek the death
penalty.
Prosecutors say McTear threw 4-month-old Emanuel Wesley Murray
down on the concrete during an argument with his 17-year-old
ex-girlfriend May 5.
Then, they say, he snatched up the infant and threw him out of
the car on Interstate 275 north of downtown Tampa. The child's
lifeless body was found on the roadside by a passing motorist.
McTear is not the child's father.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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BSB1958 Says:

Wed, May 20, 2009 at 11:24 am

As much as I agree to fry this subhuman as soon as possible he is afforded his due process , however as soon as he is found guilty - do not pass go - no appeals - just straight to Old Sparky

wgarey Says:

Wed, May 20, 2009 at 11:12 am

Not guilty??????? What? The baby threw itself out the window???? What judicial system is accepting this plea???

Mom2AngelBaby Says:

Wed, May 20, 2009 at 10:54 am

This is *BS* they need to get rid of his *zz as soon as possible. Instant death to a criminal would elimanate some of this crime. Harming children is the worst crime one can commit! The U.S. is just to easy on criminals and its only going to get worse!!!

suave2k9 Says:

Wed, May 20, 2009 at 10:46 am

execution asap