HOWARD COUNTY —An 18-year-old Howard County father has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his infant son.
Alexander Bieghler faces charges of Aggravated Battery, Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death, and Reckless Homicide.
On Sunday, September 28, at approximately 1:47 p.m., Howard County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a home in the 7000 block of East 50 North, Greentown, for an unresponsive infant.
Deputies found the infant already being treated by emergency medical personnel. The child was transported to Community Howard Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts. The infant, identified as Lucas Bieghler, was less than one month old.
During the investigation, detectives interviewed multiple witnesses and family members and collected evidence. Based on the evidence, detectives determined the accounts provided were inconsistent with the injuries observed on the infant.
Bieghler was arrested and transported to the Howard County Jail, where he remains in custody with no bond.
Kelly Gaskill, the grandmother of baby Lucas, shared this statement with WRTV:
“At this point in time, we are completely devastated. We need our community to surround us with love and support. We will vigilantly seek justice for baby Lucas.”
The case remains under investigation by Detective Ernie Shirey. Anyone with additional information can contact him at 765-614-3449.
An autopsy was performed under the direction of the Howard County Coroner.
