Prosecutor seeking death penalty against man accused in 4-year-old's death

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — A Butler County man accused in the death of his girlfriend’s young son was in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing.

Jordan Lambing was charged with the sexual assault and death of 4-year-old Bentley Miller. Lambing was watching the boy while his mother was at work.

Lambing’s attorney said his client loved Miller like he was his own son.

“They had a nice family,” Frank Walker said. “This is a sad situation."

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In court, a forensic pathologist testified about the boy’s final hours. He described bruises on his hips, cuts and bruises on his forehead. Some of the injuries were so severe, the district attorney is seeking the ultimate punishment.

“Tomorrow morning we plan to file aggravating circumstances and seek the death penalty,” said Terri Schultz, the prosecutor on the case.

The pathologist said Miller’s injuries were caused within 72 hours of his death.

“We need to know who else was in the room, who else had access to the child within the 72 hours,” Walker said.

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