CINCINNATI — A 23-year-old man was in court Saturday after he was arrested for the murder of a toddler in Westwood.
Edward Murray was arrested Friday for the death of Kareem Keita, a 21-month-old.
Police said officers arrived to a home in the 2700 block of Erlene Drive on Friday, May 3 for an unresponsive child.
There, officers found Keita, who was unresponsive. First responders gave life-saving measures and transported him to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, but he later died due to his injuries, police said.
In court Saturday, the prosecution said Keita suffered skull fractures, liver lacerations and brain swelling.
The prosecution also said Murray is the boyfriend of Keita's mother.
Murray's defense attorney said he's not the "typical murder suspect" with zero criminal background.
"He's exhibit A for why you should not speak to the police," the defense attorney said. "I believe you have statements from the defendant as a result of trickery that leads to false confession."
The defense attorney also said Keita's mother does not believe Murray was responsible for her son's death.
The prosecution said Murray admitted to police that he threw Keita against the wall.
The judge gave Murray a $1 million bond. He is set to be back in court on Monday, May 20.
