Youths ‘confess to beating man to death’

EIGHT of 10 youths arrested for allegedly beating a handyman to death have confessed to taking part in the crime, Milwaukee police said yesterday. Six other youths are still being sought.

Police Chief Arthur Jones said police are recommending first-degree intentional homicide charges be filed against most if not all of the 16, who range in age from 10 to 18 years old.

The handyman, Charlie Young Jr., 36, died of his injuries on Tuesday night. He had been in critical condition since he was assaulted on Sunday.