Father of Newburgh boy who allegedly starved to death expected to appear in court Friday

As News 12 has reported, prosecutors say 7-year-old Peter Cuacuas lived locked in a bedroom - and allegedly starved to death - in the care of his father's girlfriend.

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Oct 28, 2021, 7:13 PM

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Updated 1,149 days ago

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News 12 has learned that that the father of a boy who allegedly starved to death in Newburgh is expected to appear in court Friday.

As News 12 has reported, prosecutors say 7-year-old Peter Cuacuas lived locked in a bedroom - and allegedly starved to death - in the care of his father's girlfriend.

News 12 has learned that his father, Arturo Cuacuas, will be in court Friday to face a judge on charges related to the boy's death.

Arturo Cuacuas' girlfriend, Leticia Bravo, is charged with second-degree murder.

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