Father and Grandfather Detained in Suspicious Death of Wisconsin Toddler; Family enmeshed in Deception and Tragic Loss
FLORENCE, WI — A 21-year-old Wisconsin man faces accusations of causing his 2-year-old son’s death and implicating his father in a scheme to divert law enforcement’s attention. The tragic incident has resulted in the arrest of both the father and son, as the community grapples with the disturbing details unveiled in the ongoing investigation. James VanderLeest initially reported to police on June 22 that his son, Leo Escalante, had fatally fallen down a staircase while …