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A 4-month-old baby boy died in what police believe was a tragic accident Friday at around noon. Investigators say the baby, identified by neighbors as Christopher Rhodes, suffered head trauma and injuries

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4-month-old baby dies in apparent accident

A 4-month-old baby boy died in what police believe was a tragic accident Friday at around noon. Investigators say the baby, identified by neighbors as Christopher Rhodes, suffered head trauma and injuries

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