Joseph Robert Patterson allegedly mortally wounded the year - old boy . The victim lived with his mother , who was Patterson 's girlfriend . Patterson posted a $ 2 million bond in South Dakota , authorities said . Authorities have n't divulged the details of what led to the charge . NFL player Peterson faces charges of injury to a child in the spanking of another son .
Joseph Robert Patterson allegedly mortally wounded the year - old boy . The victim lived with his mother , who was Patterson 's girlfriend . Patterson posted a $ 2 million bond in South Dakota , authorities said . NFL player Peterson faces charges of injury to a child in the spanking of another son .