Milo man accused of killing infant son pleads guilty to manslaughter
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Published: Aug. 9, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY, Maine (WABI) - A man accused of killing his infant son pleaded guilty this week to a reduced charge of manslaughter.
Reginald Melvin of Milo was arrested in August of 2021 for the death of his one month old son.
Melvin originally pleaded not guilty to a murder charge.
His trial was scheduled to get underway next week.
Melvin will now be sentenced next Wednesday.
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