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World Cup Viewer Hector Castro Kills 2-Year-Old for Crying During Match, Say Cops

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McALLEN, Texas (CBS/AP) Hector Castro, a 27-year-old McAllen, Texas man, is charged with capital murder for fatally beating his 2-year-old stepdaughter, when she wouldn't stop crying as he watched a World Cup game.

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McAllen Police Sgt. Joel Morales says Castro was charged Monday after his Saturday arrest.  The 27-year-old Texas man is being held on $1 million bond at the Hidalgo County jail.

Police Chief Victor Rodriguez says Castro told investigators the toddler wouldn't stop crying while he was trying to watch the U.S.-Ghana matchup Saturday.

Rodriguez says the child was severely beaten and suffered several broken ribs.

Police also say a screw or bolt was forced down her throat in an apparent attempt to make it look like she choked to death.

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