Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Suspect in 4-year-old Adonis Reed's death: I punched him because he wouldn't take nap

Jonathan Thompson, 31, who has been charged with

Jonathan Thompson, 31, who has been charged with second degree murder in the death of 4-year-old Adonis Reed, pleaded not guilty Saturday through his attorney in First District Court in Central Islip. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (Jan. 19, 2013) (January 19, 2013 4:25 PM)

The man accused of killing a 4-year-old Amityville boy told detectives he punched the child twice in the abdomen because he wouldn't take a nap, authorities said Saturday.

Jonathan Thompson, 31, had been baby-sitting the boy in their home at the time of the attack Wednesday, Suffolk County prosecutors said in court documents.

In an oral statement, Thompson said the boy, Adonis Reed,...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Follow Newsday on social media

Follow Newsday on Twitter

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Top Jobs