Trial begins for Idaho man accused of involuntary manslaughter in daughter’s hypothermia death
By APWednesday, October 7, 2009
Idaho trial begins for girl’s hypothermia death
SHOSHONE, Idaho — The trial is underway for an Idaho father accused of letting his 11-year-old daughter trudge 10 miles to her death in the freezing cold on Christmas Day.
Lawyers gave opening statements Tuesday in the trial of 56-year-old Robert Aragon, whose daughter, Sage, died of hypothermia during her trek along a rural highway.
Aragon is charged with involuntary manslaughter in her death. He is also charged with felony injury to a child for allowing his 12-year-old son, Bear, to join his sister on the hike to their mother’s home after the father’s car got stuck in a snow drift.
Prosecutor E. Scott Paul says Aragon failed to protect his children and risked their lives.
Information from: The Times-News, www.magicvalley.com
