Houston crime: Parents charged in the death of their 2-year-old son, said he fell down the stairs
HOUSTON - Charges have been filed against two parents arrested in the death of their 2-year-old son in Houston, police said.
According to a release, 26-year-old Fredrick Brown and 26-year-old Christin Patrick are charged with injury to a child-serious bodily injury. Their bonds were each set at $200,000 for that charge.
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The pair is accused in the death of their son, 2-year-old Saint Brown.
The incident occurred on September 25, 2022, in the 5900 block of Flintlock Road around 12:45 p.m.
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When officers arrived, Brown and Patrick, who are the parents of Saint, said he fell down the stairs.
An autopsy conducted by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences determined Saint suffered blunt force trauma and the manner and cause of death was ruled as a homicide.
According to allegations read in court, the boy had injuries in various stages of healing including brain bleeds, detached retina, bruising, abrasions, human bite marks and malnutrition.
Brown and Patrick were arrested by police on Wednesday and charged for their roles in their son's death, officials stated.
Court records show Brown is also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of marijuana of more than four ounces and less than five pounds. His bond was set at $15,000 and $2,500 for those charges, respectively.