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Father of murdered Bronx toddler Cardell Williamson says caretaker Athena Skeeter excused away his son's injuries

The father of a murdered toddler said his son's caretaker always had an excuse for the boy's injuries. As the family of 20-month-old Cardell Williamson mourned the toddler, caretaker Athena Skeeter remained

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