Fayetteville Man Accused In 16 Month-Old's Death

4:10 PM, Jun 28, 2012   |    comments
  • Evans Aine II. Courtesy WRAL.
  • Kaeden Demus. Courtesy WRAL.
  • Cumberland County authorities were investigating the death of a 16-month-old boy at a Spring Lake home on June 11, 2012. Courtesy WRAL.
    
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Authorities in Cumberland County have charged a Fayetteville man in connection with the death of his 16-month-old son.

The sheriff's office said that 31-year old Evans Aine II was taken into custody Thursday afternoon. He is charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse.

Investigators say Aine struck and killed Kaeden Demus on June 11. A medical examiner's report determined the child died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. His body was found inside Aine's home.

Bond has not been set and Aine didn't have an attorney as of Thursday afternoon.