KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Kalamazoo man who was previously charged in the death of a child will now face lesser charges, according to a report from MLive Monday.
Last January, 23-year-old Latravion Heard-McMillion turned himself in to police when his stepson, 6-year-old Jaylen Worthington, died December 23 due to complications from trauma.
Worthington was admitted to Bronson Hospital on December 14 with life-threatening injuries, later passing away. Police say the following investigation revealed that his injuries were a result of child abuse.
On Friday, Judge Tiffany Ankley ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to show Heard-McMillion had the intent murder Worthington, according to MLive.
As a result, charges of open murder and first degree child abuse were dropped. Heard-McMillon will now face lesser charges. Reports indicate that a new arrest warrant was issued for charges of third degree child abuse and manslaughter.
According to testimony and autopsy reports, Worthington died due to multiple head injuries and bodily harm. Heard-McMillon told police that he threw Worthington onto a couch after he saw him push another sibling down.
Worthington bounced off of that couch and struck his head on a table, resulting in the injuries.
Comments