Racine man arrested in connection to death of girlfriend's 22-month-old son

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RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Racine police arrested a man Thursday, in connection to the death of a 22-month-old boy.

Officials say they were contacted by Children's Wisconsin the evening of May 18 after Joriel Ramirez-Rodriguez was flown to the hospital with "significant head trauma." Despite lifesaving efforts, Joriel died of his injuries Wednesday, May 27. 

Police say they arrested the mother's live-in boyfriend, 28-year-old Jordan Keith of Racine, for first degree reckless homicide. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330.



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