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A West Virginia man is behind bars after being accused of leaving an 8-year-old boy alone in a garage for a week, say authorities

Juan Jose Benitez-Chacon, 34, allegedly left the child without food, water, a bathroom or supervision

The boy told deputies he didn't know when Benitez-Chacon was going to return, according to authorities

A West Virginia man is facing criminal charges after he was accused of leaving an 8-year-old boy alone in a garage for a week without food, water or a bathroom, while he traveled to Florida, according to authorities.

On Monday, Aug. 25, Juan Jose Benitez-Chacon, 34, of Anmoore, was arrested and charged with gross neglect of a child creating substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury — a felony, according to online court records.

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