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Florida Father Arrested on Aggravated Manslaughter Charge in 5-Week-Old Daughter’s Death

He remains jailed in Jacksonville without bond pending extradition to Volusia County.

Overview

  • Dajuan Patrick, 27, was arrested in Jacksonville this week on a Volusia County warrant in the 2024 death of his daughter, Dahlia Siebenhaar.
  • Deputies say medical and autopsy records documented extensive head trauma, multiple rib fractures, bruising and retinal hemorrhages.
  • The county medical examiner ruled the case a homicide after the infant was removed from life support on December 12, 2024.
  • Investigators concluded Patrick shook and spanked the 5-week-old, causing the fatal injuries.
  • If convicted, aggravated manslaughter could bring up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, according to a law firm cited in coverage.