‘Killer’ Dad Busted for Burying Baby Boy Alive: Police
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Takeaways
- ❖John Hannon, 43, was accused of taking his 11-month-old son, JJ, and four-year-old child for a walk, returning only with the older child.
- ❖The mother reported JJ missing after Hannon claimed the baby was picked up by the grandmother, a claim she disputed.
- ❖Deputies found JJ's partially buried body in a remote area of Flor Vista, New Mexico, after following footprints and locating a discarded stroller.
- ❖During interrogation, Hannon denied his name, claimed he didn't have a son, and feigned confusion about the events.
- ❖Hannon eventually made vague admissions, stating, 'I murdered him,' but his answers remained rambling and unclear.
- ❖Pathologists determined JJ's death was a homicide.
- ❖Hannon faces charges of child abuse resulting in death and tampering with evidence, but his case is on pause due to questions regarding his competency to stand trial.
Insights
1Suspect's Bizarre Behavior During Arrest and Interrogation
Upon arrest, John Hannon feigned ignorance, asking 'What am I going for?' and later claimed his name was 'Susan' or that he didn't have a son. During the subsequent interrogation, he continued to talk in circles, deny his identity, and act confused, despite being shown evidence like photos of himself and the crime scene.
Hannon's statements during arrest ('What am I going for?', 'I don't have a name, man,' 'My name is Susan, sir,' 'I don't have a son, brother') and his repetitive, evasive answers throughout the interrogation, including denying the person in the security camera photo was him.
2Discovery of the Infant's Body
Following a tip about a man pushing a stroller without a child, deputies searched a remote area. They found a discarded stroller and clothing, then tracked footprints to a brushy area where they made the "terrible discovery" of 11-month-old JJ's partially buried body.
A woman's security camera footage showed a man with a stroller but no child. Deputies followed footprints, found a stroller and clothing, and then located the 'partially buried body of the 11-month-old baby' in a brush area.
3Vague Admission of Murder and Competency Issues
After prolonged interrogation and being shown a picture of his deceased son, Hannon eventually stated, 'I did this' and later, 'I murdered him.' However, his explanations remained incoherent, referencing the child 'not listening.' His case is currently stalled as his defense attorney raised concerns about his competency to stand trial.
Hannon's statements 'I did this' () and 'I murdered him' (), followed by rambling about the child 'not listening.' The host states Hannon's case is 'on pause' due to 'questions about whether John was competent to stand trial.'
Notable Moments
Deputies wake John Hannon at gunpoint in his RV, who feigns confusion about why they are there.
This initial interaction sets the tone for Hannon's evasive and bizarre behavior that continues throughout the investigation and interrogation.
Hannon denies his name, claims his name is 'Susan,' and states he doesn't have a son during his arrest.
This demonstrates Hannon's immediate attempt to disassociate from his identity and the missing child, indicating a potential psychological state or deliberate deception.
Deputies discover the partially buried body of 11-month-old JJ in a remote, brushy area.
This is the tragic culmination of the search, confirming the child's death and shifting the investigation to a homicide case.
During interrogation, Hannon drops to the floor and acts as if he cannot get up, requiring officers to assist him.
This theatrical display is another example of Hannon's erratic behavior, potentially an attempt to manipulate or evade questioning.
Hannon eventually states, 'I murdered him,' but his explanation remains incoherent, referencing the child 'not listening.'
This is a critical admission, but its vagueness and the subsequent incoherent reasoning raise questions about his mental state and the full circumstances of the crime.
Quotes
"This dad awoke at gunpoint hours after he allegedly buried his own son alive."
"Sadly, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the search team found the partially buried body of the 11-month-old baby. Today, we have been informed by pathologists that the baby's death is a result of homicide."
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