Mother of Adrian Peterson's son: 'I lost my entire world' when child was killed
The ex-girlfriend of a man accused of killing her 2-year-old son says she lost her "entire world" when her child died. Ashley Doohen testified Tuesday in the trial of Joseph Patterson. Patterson is accused of killing Tyrese Robert Ruffin, who was the son of Doohen and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
The Argus Leader reports that Lincoln County State's Attorney Tom Wollman described to jurors Patterson's life leading up to Ruffin's death.
Wollman says Patterson texted his girlfriend the day Ruffin died in October 2013 that he felt he was becoming "bitter at the world."
Defense attorney Tim Rensch emphasized Patterson's role in calling authorities for help. He said there's "no way" evidence will show Patterson hit Ruffin.
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