Texas Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Infant with Gasoline

Aug 12, 2024, 10:38 PM

A Texas man, Edgar James Bridgemon, has been arrested and charged with attempted capital murder after allegedly giving his four-month-old infant gasoline to drink with the intention of killing the child. The incident occurred in Paris, Texas, and police reported that Bridgemon admitted to the act. The arrest took place on August 10, 2024, shortly before noon.