Adrian Peterson's young son dies after alleged assault

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I'm sad and beyond belief that this shit goes on like this all over this country and across the world.That women choose men like this that love to beat on children.Now we have lost yet another due to Adrian Peterson's X-wife having a relationship with a violent maniac.Women please I ask to make better choices when it comes to men,especially if you have children that are not of that man.This makes me sick !


http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/11/us/adr...leged-assault/


A 2-year-old boy who was reportedly the son of Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson died Friday of injuries he suffered after allegedly being abused, police said.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, police said Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, has been charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault. If convicted on the charges, both felonies, Patterson could face up to 40 years in prison and an $80,000 fine.

Prosecutors are considering filing additional charges against Patterson in light of the boy's death, according to police.

Soon after the news came out of the boy's death, Adrian Peterson took to Twitter to express his gratitude to his family, fans and the "fraternity of brothers" in the NFL for their support.

"God Bless everyone and thank u so much," he wrote.

Patterson called authorities about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday to report that a 2-year-old was choking in his Sioux Falls apartment, police spokesman Sam Clemens said. Officers arrived to find the toddler unresponsive, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.

Authorities determined that the child had suffered injuries to his head consistent with abuse, according to Clemens. Police said Patterson, whom they described as the boyfriend of the injured child's mother, was the only other person in the residence at the time.

The suspect -- who was given suspended sentences a year ago for simple domestic assault and violation of a domestic abuse bond, both misdemeanors -- was arrested Thursday night, said Lincoln County, South Dakota, State's Attorney Tom Wollman. A judge set his bail at $750,000 cash during his initial court appearance Friday, according to Clemens.

The 2-year-old's mother is not under investigation, Clemens added.

"This is an absolute tragedy," Wollman said Friday, "and the parents and the extended family are suffering greatly."

Authorities have declined to name the child, with police saying that information is "being withheld out of respect for the family and to give them time to make notification."

Peterson's father, Nelson Peterson, told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that the injured toddler is his grandson and Adrian's son. Nelson Peterson did not identify the boy by name except to say he was not Adrian Peterson Jr.

The 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player himself did not elaborate on what happened when addressing reporters earlier Friday, at which time the child was in critical condition. But he did acknowledge that he was dealing with "a private matter," adding that he still plans to play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

"I will ask you all to please just respect my privacy," Peterson said.

Even if he wasn't talking, many athletes were. The Washington Redskins' Robert Griffin III and Houston Texans' defense lineman J.J. Watt were among Peterson's competitors who expressed condolences online, as well as their shock at what happened.

Among the most vocal was LeBron James, who has won the NBA's MVP award four of the past five seasons. Declaring "ol buddy will get what's coming to him!!" -- an apparent reference to the suspect -- James expressed the sorrow he felt, as a young father himself, while offering support to his friend.

"So Damn sad man!" the Miami Heat star tweeted. "Makes no sense at all. Innocent kid with dreams gets taking away by a coward with no dreams at all! Smh #SickForAP."

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MUTHERFUKER HERE IS GONNA GET HIS ASS EATEN 24/7..



Joseph Patterson, Suspect in Adrian Peterson’s Son’s Death: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Read more at: http://www.heavy.com/news/2013/10/jo...on-son-attack/



The hideous attack happened in the boy's home, where he was alone with Patterson on October 9. After early erroneous reports that cited Adrian Peterson JR as the identity of the injured boy, it's since been revealed that the toddler was a secret lovechild between Peterson and a South Dakota woman named Ashley Ann Doohen. At 5:27 p.m. on October 11, it was reported that child had succumbed to his injuries and tragically died.





Patterson was the only person home with the boy when the injuries occurred on October 9. He's charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery on an infant. It's reported that he had just moved into a home with the child and his mother, at 6201 South Connie Avnue in Sioux Falls (above). "It's a new relationship," a family friend told The Argus Leader. He's being held on a $750,000 bond. Patterson was in court in Lincoln County, South Dakota on October 11, reports CBS South Dakota. He due back in court on October 30. Patterson could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted. The injuries suffered by Adrian Peterson's son are consistent with child abuse, according South Dakota police spokesman, Sam Clemens. It was reported that Peterson's child would be taken off life-support on October 11, with his organs donated, reports USA Today. The infant has not had any brain activity since October 9, reports The Daily News. Minneapolis City Pages reports that the mother had originally been told that her son had choked on candy, further examination showed the little boy had been violently shaken and choked.


1. He'd Just Moved Into the Home With the Child

2. Peterson Only Found Out He Was the Boy's Father Recently

3. Patterson Previously Assaulted a 3-Year-Old

During a previous relationship, Patterson spanked his girlfriend's 3-year-old so hard, "he needed ice for welts on his buttocks," reports The Argus Leader. The boy's mother added: "He has threaten (sic) to kill me multiple times." The woman took out multiple restraining orders against Patterson. He has a long rap sheet.CBS South Dakota reports: Court documents reveal the 27 year old has been arrested multiple times on various charges. He was arrested in 2004 for violating a protection order, but that was later dropped by the prosecutor. A 2012 arrest for aggravated assault was also dismissed by a prosecutor. Patterson has served time in jail for Eluding officers in 2010. He was also sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty to simple assault last year. The 2012 assault Patterson was against the mother of his son. He underwent court-ordered anger-management training. It's reported that Patterson went to high-school with the woman he's accused of harassing in 2004.

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There is help out there ladies and men.

http://www.rainn.org/get-information...woman-syndrome

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There is help out there ladies and men



http://www.rainn.org/get-information...woman-syndrome



NOTE: While men are also victims of domestic violence, the concept of battered woman syndrome typically refers only to women.


Battered women stay in these dangerous relationships for a variety of reasons including:

still being positively reinforced by the "honeymoon" phase of the battering cycle
economic dependence upon the batterer
belief that they can keep the peace
fear of danger if she were to leave
threats made by the batterer to hurt her or her children if she left
loss of self-esteem
depression or loss of psychological energy necessary to leave

According to Walker's The Battered Woman Syndrome (p. 95-97, 1984), there are four general characteristics of the syndrome:

The woman believes that the violence was or is her fault.
The woman has an inability to place responsibility for the violence elsewhere.
The woman fears for her life and/or her children's lives.
The woman has an irrational belief that the abuser is omnipresent and omniscient.

More recently, Battered Woman Syndrome has also been associated with post-traumatic stress disorder in that domestic violence involves exposure to severe trauma and so the reactions of a battered woman may be due to flashbacks or other intrusive experiences from previous traumatic events so that the woman believes that she is in danger, even if she is not.

This syndrome has been used as an explanation for reactions to abusive situations in court cases but has also been used as an educational tool in order to raise the awareness of the impact that domestic violence can have on women.

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There are a lot of questions to be answered about this case and situation.The thing is that this shit is going on on a daily basis across this country and must be addressed.


http://www.thehotline.org/