NYC dad accused of inserting needle-like object into stepdaughter’s brain: court docs

Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the relationship between the suspect and the 12-year-old girl. The story has been updated.We regret the error.

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Bronx man is accused of stabbing his wife and torturing his 12-year-old stepdaughter, forcing a 6-inch-long needle-like object into her brain, according to officials.

Joshua Burnside, 29, faces multiple charges, including attempted aggravated murder, attempted murder, assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and several other offenses, according to Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark.

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