Former NYPD officer sentenced for murder of 8-year-old son
Valva attempted to explain away the killing of defenseless Thomas, who died of hypothermia.
Thomas Valva
Michael Valva receives maximum sentence in 8-year-old son's murder
A judge Thursday sentenced former NYPD officer Michael Valva to the max for murdering his 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan was in the Riverhead courtroom when Valva spoke for the first time.
Ex-NYPD officer Michael Valva found guilty of murder in son's death
A verdict was reached Friday night in the case against the former NYPD officer accused in the death of his 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has been covering this story since it broke two years ago and was in the courtroom.
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A verdict has been reached in the case against Michael Valva, the former NYPD officer accused in the death of his 8-year-old son.
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Former NYPD officer accused of abusing and killing his 8-year-old son, who was on the autism spectrum.
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Trial began Wednesday for an NYPD officer charged in the abuse and murder of 8-year-old child, Thomas Valva. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has been following this case from the beginning.
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