Texas College Dean Charged With Murder of 6-Month-Old Son

Emmitt Eugene Carter, 38, former assistant dean at Lone Star College, is charged with murder of his infant son.

It's a horrible tragedy... the fact that [Carter] is having to be in here in handcuffs, answering for something he didn't do instead of mourning the death of his child is heartbreaking. -Defense Attorney Will Vaughn, KHOU

The Details:

• Bond set at $300,000.
• Carter's LinkedIn: served as manager of student support services since 2013.
• No prior criminal history.
• Defense claims child's ribs were broken by Carter performing chest compressions as child was choking.
• Mother was out of town; defense suggests she may have caused other injuries prior to July 2023 incident.
• Prosecutors cited need for thorough investigation, ensuring "equal justice under the law".

Original Story: USA TODAY

Quotes via: KHOU