Summary
A man named Kidane Haile from Buffalo, New York, has been charged with second-degree murder after the bodies of his girlfriend and their newborn were found in a fire. Authorities believe Kathleen Carrig was killed before the fire began, and the investigation is ongoing.
Key Facts
- Kidane Haile, age 30, is charged with second-degree murder.
- The victims, 29-year-old Kathleen Carrig and 4-day-old Noah Carrig, were found dead after a fire.
- The Erie County Medical Examiner determined Kathleen Carrig died from strangulation.
- Haile pleaded not guilty to the charges and was held without bail.
- Authorities suspect Haile set the apartment fire using gasoline.
- The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.
- If convicted, Haile faces a possible sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
- Haile was treated for smoke inhalation after the fire.