Raleigh father charged with murder in 5-year-old son's death, family said boy was 'beaten all over'
A Raleigh man has been charged with the murder of his 5-year-old son.
Posted — UpdatedPolice officers on Sunday night responded to a report of a child assault at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, where the boy was being treated.
According to an arrest warrant, the boy, Karter Holloway, was abused so badly that it caused the child's brain to hemorrhage.
Amir Devon Hines, 24, was initially charged with felony child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury. He was later charged with murder.
Holloway loved superheroes and being in the water. He also loved his grandmother.
"He loved me," grandma Tiffani Holloway said. "He couldn't talk. He had words but he didn't talk in sentences. He had ways of letting you know."
The 5-year-old had autism and was non-verbal.
"Those were for him," Holloway said, pointing to the gifts. "I can't put them up."
Holloway said Hines told her he fell in the shower Sunday. Hospital staff said the child's injuries are consistent with a serious injury.
The 5-year-old died at 8:11 p.m. on New Year's Day.
Holloway said her faith is helping her through the tragedy. However, she is haunted by her grandson's last minutes.
Hines will be back in court on Jan. 22. No bond has been set.
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