Bond Set For Arkansas Man Accused Of Murder in Mississippi
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Bond has been set at one million
dollars for an Arkansas man charged with capital murder in the
death of his girlfriend`s 13-month-old child.
Donald Brannon of Mabelvale, Arkansas, was charged with killing
Bobby Stegall. The child died August 17th of head injuries that Lee
County Coroner Carolyn Gillentine said were consistent with shaking
abuse.
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for the
21-year-old Arkansas man.
No charges are being filed against the child`s mother, Pamela
Stegall of Tupelo.
Brannon was transferred to the Pulaski County, Arkansas,
Sheriff`s Department after his arrest due to prior, unrelated drug
charges. He was returned to Lee County after his drug charges were
heard.
Autopsy reports show the child`s death was caused by massive
blunt-force trauma to the back of the head. The child also had two
broken legs.
