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Father Indicted for Killing 7-Week-Old Son
Ohio father faces murder charges after 7-week-old son dies from head injury, with prior child abuse history.
In brief
Ohio father faces murder charges after 7-week-old son dies from head injury, with prior child abuse history. Jacob Thompson, 28, was indicted for aggravated murder and child endangerment after his 7-week-old son died from blunt force trauma, with prior incidents involving another infant. Originally reported by Law &…
Indictment Details
Jacob Thompson, 28, faces aggravated murder, murder, and two counts each of felonious assault and child endangerment charges.
Victim Identification
The child victim, Rowan Thompson, was found unresponsive at his home in Port Clinton, Ohio, on July 3, 2026.
Death Circumstances
Rowan died from blunt force trauma to the head at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio, after being taken there on July 3, 2026.
Autopsy Findings
An autopsy determined Rowan's death was homicide due to blunt force trauma to the head.
Prior Abuse Incident
Prosecutors report Thompson hurt another infant, identified as W.T., when he was two months old on February 3, 2025.
Arrest Details
Jacob Thompson was arrested on Thursday and booked into Ottawa County Detention Facility on $2 million bond.
Court Dates
Thompson appeared in court on Friday and is due to return on December 18, 2026, with a jury trial scheduled for January 26, 2027.
Prosecution Statement
Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office states Thompson had been abusive before to a different child.
Child Abuse History
Thompson's prior incident with W.T. occurred on February 3, 2025, when the child was two months old.
Location Details
Port Clinton is a city in northern Ohio, between Cleveland and Detroit, Michigan.
Hospital Details
Magruder Hospital is located in Port Clinton, Ohio, and is where Rowan was taken after being found unresponsive.
Case Status
Thompson is currently held on $2 million bond and has a jury trial scheduled for January 26, 2027.
The headline
Jacob Thompson, 28, was indicted for aggravated murder and child endangerment after his 7-week-old son died from blunt force trauma, with prior incidents involving another infant.