Police arrest father for killing 5-month-old daughter

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Police have made an arrest in the death of a five-month old girl in Auburn.

Police said 32-year-old Michael Thigpen was arrested on Thursday for killing his infant daughter at his mobile home. After receiving a tip, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office found the dead girl in the home, along with Thigpen’s two other children on June 10.

Thigpen has been charged with manslaughter, three counts each of wanton endangerment, neglect, and tampering with evidence.

Police did not release information regarding details of the baby’s death.

Thigpen is being held in the Logan County Detention Center.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

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