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Father Arrested for Aggravated Manslaughter of Infant Daughter

3/15/2026

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Dajuan Patrick was arrested in Florida for the aggravated manslaughter of his 5-week-old daughter, Dahlia Siebenhaar.
Dahlia Siebenhaar died more than a year earlier from head trauma and broken ribs authorities attributed to being shaken and spanked.
The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.
Patrick is held without bond in Jacksonville and awaits extradition to Volusia County; Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the arrest honors Dahlia's life.

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Dajuan Patrick was arrested in Florida for the aggravated manslaughter of his 5-week-old daughter, Dahlia Siebenhaar.
Dahlia Siebenhaar died more than a year earlier from head trauma and broken ribs authorities attributed to being shaken and spanked.
The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.
Patrick is held without bond in Jacksonville and awaits extradition to Volusia County; Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the arrest honors Dahlia's life.