vehicular-homicide · Jacksonville, Florida

What happened after Justin Golden ran over and killed his 8-month-old son?

What happened?

Justin Golden was sentenced to 30 years in Florida State Prison on December 19, 2025, after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter of a child for running over and killing his 8-month-old son, Pablo Golden, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Convicted or liable

Last checked: Jun 21, 2026
Sources: News4JAX; First Coast News; Jacksonville Today

Timeline

  1. Justin Golden runs over and kills his 8-month-old son, Pablo Golden, in Jacksonville, Florida, during a verbal argument.

  2. Justin Golden pleads not guilty to initial charges including vehicular homicide, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and failure to render aid.

  3. Justin Golden pleads guilty to aggravated manslaughter of a child as part of a negotiated plea agreement, with vehicular homicide and failure to render aid charges dropped.

  4. Justin Golden is sentenced to 30 years in Florida State Prison, receiving credit for 328 days served, by Judge London Kite.

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