A murder charge has been filed in connection with the death of a Bronx boy. The victim was identified as Jacob 'Kai' Freytes, the son of a retired NYPD sergeant. The suspect, 45-year-old William Ferrer, was taken into custody on Sunday. He has been charged with murder in Jacob Freytes' death. Further details about the case are available from ABC7 Los Angeles.
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