Authorities: Boy burned after following dad's suicide advice
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February 16, 2018
CLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) — Authorities have arrested an Oklahoma man for allegedly giving his 12-year-old son advice on how to kill himself.
Authorities said Friday that the boy suffered minor burns after following his father's suggestion that he light himself on fire.
Sheriff's Maj. Coy Jenkins said 36-year-old Michael Joseph Jensen was arrested Wednesday on a child neglect warrant. He did not know whether Jensen has an attorney who could comment on the allegations.
Jenkins said the son had previously attempted suicide and was living with his grandparents when Jensen visited. Jenkins said author...
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