The suspected killer of the 2-year-old son of National Football League (NFL) Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was released from prison, reported The Associated Press.

The suspect, Joseph Patterson, was charged with second-degree murder, in addition to 2 counts of manslaughter, felony child abuse and aggravated battery of an infant.

Patterson was taken in custody and detained in the Minnehaha County Jail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. However, according to the jail officer, the suspect is no longer being kept there.

Tim Rensch, who acts as Patterson's lawyer, initially stated that his client is not guilty of the said allegation. Rensch, later on, confirmed that Patterson was indeed released from prison on a bail bond.

The bail bond was set to $750,000. Thus, Patterson had to pay $75,000 to be released. Patterson has decided not to leave town so he can defend himself, according to Rensch. Well, that is just how a bail bond works. In exchange of temporary freedom while awaiting trial, Patterson needs to make sure that we will not run away, or else he will be hunted. Surely, Patterson wouldn't want to be charged with another criminal offense.

Adrian Peterson has not commented yet on the matter. It was reported that Peterson met the child while on life support. The child died eventually due to the severity of the injuries.

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On the lighter note, Peterson seems to be in high spirits and focused to break Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith's rushing record. Peterson has 9,420 yards up-to-date. He currently ranks third among the active rushers. Smith, on the other hand, has 18,355 yards in his career.

"It would really mean a lot to me," Peterson told ESPN. "I grew up as a Cowboys fan, especially of Emmitt's and all the great things he has done for the league," Peterson added. "However, I have not talked to Emmitt about breaking that record at all," said Peterson.