Prosecutors: Father Now Charged with Murdering his 4-day-old Newborn

A Buffalo man accused of killing his girlfriend is now facing additional charges that include the murder of his 4-day-old son and setting fire to their home, prosecutors announced.

According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Kidane Haile strangled 29-year-old Katie Carrig inside their Norwood Avenue residence in the Elmwood Village on October 18th before igniting the house with gasoline. Both Carrig and the infant were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the blaze was set to cover up the killing and that Haile deliberately caused the death of his newborn child as well. He had initially been charged with Carrig’s murder, but a grand jury has since issued a superseding indictment bringing additional charges.

Haile is now charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of first-degree murder, and one count of third-degree arson.

At the time of the incident, Haile worked at the University at Buffalo as a financial aid advisor. His current employment status with the school remains uncertain. In a statement released earlier, UB described the crime as “a horrific loss” and added, “The university is aware of the serious charge against Kidane Haile. Although the university cannot comment on specific personnel matters, UB has a robust disciplinary process in place to address instances where an employee may have engaged in criminal activity.”

If convicted on the top count, Haile faces a potential sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He is due back in court on December 1st.

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Prosecutors: Father Now Charged with Murdering his 4-day-old Newborn