Columbus man accused of killing his 3 year old son
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Columbus man accused of killing his 3 year old son

August 19, 2025

Father arrested after 3 year old boy found dead in Buckeye Circle home

COLUMBUS, OH – A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police discovered his 3-year-old son dead inside a home early Monday morning.

On August 18 at approximately 7:11 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Buckeye Circle and found the child deceased. Investigators determined the boy had been fatally injured by physical force.

The child’s father, Daniel Neal, was taken into custody and charged with murder. Police confirmed the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the violence remains ongoing.

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Key Points

  • Police responded August 18 to Buckeye Circle and found a 3-year-old boy deceased
  • Investigators say the child was fatally injured by physical force
  • Father Daniel Neal, 30, has been arrested and charged with murder
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