Father charged with murder after 2-year-old son killed by floodwaters in Barstow

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1. KESQ Palm Springs

   Father charged with murder after 2-year-old son killed by floodwaters in Barstow ↗ (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

   Published Oct 20, 2025

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   BARSTOW, Calif. (KESQ) - A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after his two-year-old son was killed by floodwaters in Barstow last month. Brandon Padilla-Aguilera was arrested at his residence on Friday.

2. Los Angeles Times

   A 2-year-old died in last month's flooding. Now Barstow police have arrested the father on a murder charge ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Oct 20, 2025

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   Brandon Padilla-Aguilera and his 2-year-old son were allegedly separated by floodwaters that swept through Barstow in September. On Friday, police arrested the 26-year-old father on suspicion of murder.

3. ABC 7 Los Angeles

   Father arrested for murder after 2-year-old son dies in Barstow flood waters, police say ↗ (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

   Published Oct 20, 2025

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   A 26-year-old father was arrested for murder after his 2-year-old son died in flood waters in the Barstow area, police announced Tuesday.

4. ABC 7 Chicago

   Father arrested for murder after 2-year-old son was swept away by Southern California floodwaters ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

   Published Oct 20, 2025

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

   A 26-year-old father was arrested for murder after his 2-year-old son died in floodwaters in Southern California, police announced Tuesday.

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