US man accused of decapitating disabled son, 7

This recent school photo provided by the Thibodaux, La. Police Department shows 7-year-old Jori Lirette. -- PHOTO: AP

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A man in the state of Louisiana is accused of bludgeoning, decapitating and dismembering his disabled 7-year-old son and leaving the boy's head near the street so the child's mother would see it - a killing that brought seasoned police officers to tears, authorities said on Monday.

Jeremiah Lee Wright, 30, waived his right to an attorney and confessed to killing Jori Lirette within 30 minutes of being brought to the police station on Sunday, Police Chief Scott Silverii said. He said Wright was booked with first-degree murder and held in lieu of US$5 million (about S$6 million) bond.

He was in isolation, Mr Silverii said during a Monday afternoon news conference. The department spokesman, Detective Ricky Ross, said he does not believe Wright has an attorney.

Flowers, balloons and stuffed animals were left on Monday outside the house where Jori died.

Source: The Straits Times