Man whose son was found decomposing in family home sentenced to 15 years

Joseph Antonsen, the Picture Rocks man whose son was found decomposing in the family mobile home, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday. Antonsen also received 20 years of probation following his release.

Antonsen had already pleaded guilty to two counts of child abuse, including one count of child abuse where the abuser knew he might cause severe injury or death.

Investigators say when the 9-year-old boy’s heart stopped in July of last year, Joseph Gregory Antonsen did not call for help. Instead, he left. Radio calls help tell the story of what happened when he allegedly came back to the house two days later…

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