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Youngsville man charged with 2nd-degree murder in infant's death

A Franklin County man was arresyed and charged with murder in connection to the death of an 8-week-old infant, according to the sheriff's office.

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Ricky Barlow Weese Jr.
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. — A Franklin County man was arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of his 8-week-old daughter, according to the sheriff's office.

Ricky Barlow Weese Jr., 33, of Youngsville, was charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse inflicting serious physical injury. He was jailed under a $500,000 secured bond.

The alleged incident happened on March 11, with the girl dying on internal injuries, authorities said. Weese was arrested Thursday.

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