A college financial aid advisor in New York is accused of strangling his girlfriend thenlighting their shared apartment on fire, leaving authorities to find her four-day-old baby dead.
Kidane Haile, 30, allegedly strangled his girlfriend, Kathleen "Katie" Carrig, 29, to death on Oct. 18 at their apartment inBuffalo, New York, according to a news release by Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane. Officials said that after allegedly killing Carrig, Haile set the apartment on fire,according to BTPM.
Noah Carrig, the couple's four-day-old son, was also found dead at the apartment. His death is still under investigation, Keane said.
Haile was charged withsecond-degree murderon Thursday.
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According to WIVB,Haile was a financial aid advisor at the University at Buffalo. The university said in astatementit doesn't comment on personnel matters.
"The University at Buffalo extends its heartfelt condolences to those who are grieving the horrific loss of loved ones this past weekend," the University at Buffalo said. "The university is aware of the serious charge against Kidane Haile. Although the university cannot comment on specific personnel matters, UB has a robust disciplinary process in place to address instances where an employee may have engaged in criminal activity."
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A judge ordered Haile to be held without bail during an arraignment hearing.
"We are saddened by tragic death of this young mother and her newborn baby. While this case remains an active investigation, my office has secured an indictment against this defendant who is accused of intentionally killing his girlfriend prior to the fire. We are committed to a thorough examination of the evidence and anticipate filing additional charges against the accused. My thoughts remain with the family of these victims as we continue to seek answers and justice," Keane said.
