A Hampton man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after killing his girlfriend’s nearly 2 year old child, according to KIMT. Jhonny Rivera entered an Alford Plea to Child Endangerment, meaning he did not admit guilt but did admit there was enough evidence to convict him. Rivera was caring for his girlfriend’s child in August of 2020 when the child died of multiple blunt-force trauma injuries. Rivera claimed the child was choking on a piece of chicken and throwing a tantrum. The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office determined the child’s death was a homicide.
