Clayton County police are still trying to determine what killed a 2-year-old boy and left his 4-year-old stepbrother fighting for his life. The boy's father talked to FOX 5's Justin Gray on Thursday.
Gary Stokes' 2-year-old son Jayden died on Wednesday at an apartment complex in Jonesboro. Paramedics rushed to the Clayton County apartment where the children's mother lives with her boyfriend and where Jayden was found not breathing.
Jayden's twin, Jaylen, and his 4-year-old and 8-month-old step siblings were rushed to the hospital.
"He was like, ‘You already lost one, we need you to get to the hospital, the other one needs you," said Stokes said.
Cell phone video shows Jayden and twin Jaylen showing off at a family cookout this summer.
"Jayden would have came and shook your hand like a grown man gave you a hug and everything and this is just a 2-year-old child," said Stokes.
Jayden's twin Jaylen is OK and in state custody as is their 8-month-old step-sibling.
The 4-year-old who was also injured, who Stokes says he helped raise like a son, is at Children's Heathcare at Egleston.
Clayton County police say they're still sorting out the details of this mysterious situation.
"I know the mom won't do nothing to their children…I know that for a fact, sir. But I know for a fact something ain't right about the situation," said Stokes.
Police say they don't known how Jayden died. They're waiting for results from an autopsy
"I want my son right now. I swear to God. I want my son right now, I know his momma is hurting," said Stokes,"
Clayton County police say until they figure out the cause of death, they don't know if a crime took place.
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They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
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Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
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Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
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Jayden Stokes, 2, died in Clayton County on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
