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A dad accused of stabbing his girlfriend over 100 times and throwing his son into a lake with alligators is seen being pushed in a wheelchair with his hands heavily bandaged in footage from his booking.
Thomas Mosley, 21, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder after his son Taylen, two, was discovered in the mouth of an alligator near St Petersburg, Florida.
Mosley's girlfriend Pashun Jeffrey, 20, was found dead in her apartment on Thursday with over 100 stab wounds.
Her body was found in the bathroom in a "very violent" scene. According to an affidavit, a bloody fingerprint was found on a cleaning bottle that was "intentionally placed under a bed."
Reports indicate a bloody shoe print with a 'Gucci' emblem was found on the bathroom floor.
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Taylen's body was spotted in the mouth of an alligator later that night and the reptile was shot by a law enforcement officer for it to be retrieved.
Mosley was seen in a wheelchair with heavy bandages (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)St Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway said:" We are sorry it has had to end this way."
The accused was arrested after he took himself to hospital for wounds on his arms.
Authorities allege his wounds are "consistent with injuries caused by slippage during a knife attack."
On March 29, Mosley arrived at his mother's house at around 9pm with "'severe lacerations to both of his hands and arms consistent with injuries caused by slippage during a knife attack."
Pashun Jeffery (St. Petersburg Police Department)
'Taylen was a sweet and happy toddler,' a tribute said (AP)Police allege Mosley travelled to Lake Maggiore before arriving at his mother's house and three his son into the lake.
Jeffrey and Taylen were last seen on March 29, at around 5.30pm. A welfare check was called by Jeffrey's family the next day when they were unable to contact her.
Police were not called on March 29 when a commotion was heard at 8.30pm.
Thomas Mosley (St. Petersburg Police Department)The accused was at Jeffrey's home in the late afternoon as they celebrated his birthday with her family.
Mosley was seen in the wheelchair as he was booked by officers and his bandaged wrists appeared to be clasped together with zip ties.
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A spokesperson for Sixth Judicial Circuit Public Defender Sara Mollo said in a statement: "Due to the extremely serious allegations surrounding these tragic losses, our investigation is currently focused on gathering information about the facts and circumstances of the case, as well as our client’s mental state."
A GoFundMe has so far raised $37,790 (£30,259) (gofundme)A GoFundMe has since been set up for a memorial to the deceased mum and son and has so far raised $37,790 (£30,259).
The page, set up on behalf of the family, said Taylen was a "sweet and happy" young boy.
It read: "Taylen was a sweet and happy toddler and loved his mom. During Pashun's work breaks, she would Facetime so that she could spend every moment possible with him.
"During the day, Taylen would grab anyone’s phone and pretend to call his mom. To see them together and their love for each other was a blessing. We will remember their love and will keep them in our hearts. "