Father Facing Murder Charges in Infant Son’s Death

A Buffalo resident has been indicted on serious felony charges linked to the death of his infant son earlier this year, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced.

Elijah Q. Rogers, 27, was arraigned in State Supreme Court before Justice Paul Wojtaszek on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. The court ordered Rogers held without bail. Prosecutors stated that a conviction on the top charge could result in a prison sentence of 25 years to life.

Investigators allege Rogers acted recklessly on May 23rd resulting in the death of his 3-month-old son, Kanai James Cureton. Police and paramedics were dispatched after a 911 call to a residence on Tonawanda Street, near Austin Street, in Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood. Responders found the child unresponsive and, despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Father Facing Murder Charges in Infant Son’s Death