Sad news is stemming from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania regarding the body of an 8-year-old boy. Jarrod Tutko Jr.’s body was found decomposing on the third floor of his home. It was not an abandoned home, rather his own mother stated she did not know he was dead until the smell reached her. That is when her husband, Jarrod Tutko Sr. came forward and stated the boy died. No information has been released on the cause of death of Tutko Jr., but an autopsy has been scheduled for Monday.
Kimberly Tutko, the mother of the six children in her home states her husband was the primary caregiver of their mentally disabled son. Reportedly, Tutko Sr. was aware his son had died, and only told his wife when the smell of the decomposing body became too strong to ignore. Police were called to the home on Friday evening, where neighbors angrily lashed out at both parents.
“How do you not know what is going on with your own son?! They live in the some house!” one outraged neighbor on North Green Street shared. Tutko Sr. was placed under arrest after police discovered the decomposing 8-year-old body. The room the child was found in was covered in feces, officials reported. A full investigation is currently underway. The five other children in the home have been placed with child services. An official speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated a few of the children also suffer from medical conditions.
Tutko Sr. and his wife were taken to the police station in separate vehicles for questioning. At this time, only Tutko Sr. has been charged with concealing the death of a child, abuse of a corpse and child endangerment.
Kimberly has not been charged been with any crime, that does not indicate charges will not be forthcoming as the investigation continues. Another neighbor, Tom Gerrity, spoke to Local 21 News, and stated he had only ever seen one child out with the father.
Tutko Sr. is currently in prison on a $500,000 bail. Court records have not shown an attorney assigned to him at this time.