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Manchester, NH father Murtadah Mohammad charged with 7-year-old son's murder

New Hampshire father charged with son's murder
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BOSTON – The father of a 7-year-old Manchester, New Hampshire boy who died after being burned and badly beaten is now facing a murder charge.

The New Hampshire attorney general said Murtadah Mohammad has been arrested on one count of second-degree murder for his son's death.

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Murtadah Mohammad Manchester police

In January, emergency crews responded to a call in Manchester.

A boy was found unconscious and suffering from severe burns. He later died from those injuries.

Mohammad was already in jail on charges of child abuse.

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