Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Adopted Son in Butler Township

A man from Drums, PA has been charged with homicide after the  stabbing death of his adopted son.
A man from Drums, PA has been charged with homicide after the stabbing death of his adopted son. Photo credit Getty

A Drums man faces homicide and other charges following the fatal stabbing of his 13-year-old adopted son in Butler Township, Luzerne County. Cesar Delgadillo, 47, was taken into custody Monday morning in connection with the incident, which occurred just before 6:30 a.m. near Louis Circle.

According to police reports, authorities were called to a residence and discovered the teen with fatal stab wounds. Delgadillo was apprehended at the scene. He was arraigned by a Luzerne County magistrate, with bail being denied due to the nature of the charges. He is currently being held at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. The investigation is ongoing.

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