- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
7-year-old electrocuted in Winnsboro
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:39 pm
LINK
A seven-year-old was found dead in Winnsboro Monday night.
Sheriff Kevin Cobb confirmed the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office received a call at approximately 11 p.m. reporting a missing child later identified as Brandon McFarland, 7.
The child's parents, Brandon and Britney McFarland of Baskin, and several neighbors searched the area looking for the child before contacting the sheriff's office.
After deputies arrived, they continued searching along with his parents, neighbors and volunteers. One of the neighbors found Brandon on their property next to the home his family was visiting in the 200 block of Lincoln Street in Winnsboro.
According to the sheriff's office, Brandon and his sister were playing ball outside in the yard, and the ball went over the property owner's 6-foot tall privacy fence.
Brandon went over the fence and came into contact with a hot wire on the other side. He was electrocuted.
An autopsy will be performed, and the investigation is ongoing
A seven-year-old was found dead in Winnsboro Monday night.
Sheriff Kevin Cobb confirmed the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office received a call at approximately 11 p.m. reporting a missing child later identified as Brandon McFarland, 7.
The child's parents, Brandon and Britney McFarland of Baskin, and several neighbors searched the area looking for the child before contacting the sheriff's office.
After deputies arrived, they continued searching along with his parents, neighbors and volunteers. One of the neighbors found Brandon on their property next to the home his family was visiting in the 200 block of Lincoln Street in Winnsboro.
According to the sheriff's office, Brandon and his sister were playing ball outside in the yard, and the ball went over the property owner's 6-foot tall privacy fence.
Brandon went over the fence and came into contact with a hot wire on the other side. He was electrocuted.
An autopsy will be performed, and the investigation is ongoing
6
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:41 pm to DavidTheGnome
Awful news. Prayers to the family.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:43 pm to DavidTheGnome
quote:
Brandon went over the fence and came into contact with a hot wire on the other side. He was electrocuted.
Like a hot electrical wire, or a "hot wire" for keeping animals in/out? I don't think the 2nd kind can electrocute you.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:53 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:
Like a hot electrical wire, or a "hot wire" for keeping animals in/out? I don't think the 2nd kind can electrocute you.
The "kill you where you stand" kind. I'm guessing it was a one story house with low eaves. The electrical service coming into that type of house wouldn't be terribly high off the ground because it has to clear the eave to anchor to the side of the house. If the service to the house crosses the fence line and the fence is close to the house, it's entirely plausible that a kid crossing a privacy fence could get high enough to contact the wire.
This post was edited on 7/25/17 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:54 pm to DavidTheGnome
Awful all around.
Who to sue - neighbor, electrical company?
Who to sue - neighbor, electrical company?
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:57 pm to DavidTheGnome
There aren't many things that scare the shite out of me, but electricity/hot wire is up there.
This post was edited on 7/25/17 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 7/25/17 at 3:58 pm to DavidTheGnome
Sad he never made it ohm
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:04 pm to shotcaller1
quote:
Sad he never made it ohm
My heart Hz for the family
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:12 pm to TheAlmightySmash
Watt kind of monsters make jokes at a time like this?
This post was edited on 7/25/17 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:15 pm to TigerstuckinMS
quote:
Watt kind of monsters make jokes at a time like this?
Shocking, even by OT standards, given the family's current situation.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:17 pm to DavidTheGnome
Parents should ground their kids if they threaten to run away.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:18 pm to Hogwarts
These jokes are sparking outrage.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:18 pm to CrimsonTideMD
So who's going to be charged in this incident??
This post was edited on 7/25/17 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:18 pm to TigerstuckinMS
So Sickening, prayers to the family. Damn..
Your assessment seems plausible however.
Your assessment seems plausible however.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:18 pm to TigerstuckinMS
Kid had a lots of potential...
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:20 pm to The Mick
quote:
So Sickening, prayers to the family. Damn.. Your assessment seems plausible however.
I can't find your pun. Boo this man.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:22 pm to Yellerhammer5
It was a good run
Posted on 7/25/17 at 4:22 pm to ellishughtiger
Why sue?
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News