2-Year-Old Died After Dad Allegedly Isolated Him in Room Near Space-Heater: 'Elevated Temperatures'
Authorities claim the child had been left isolated in a room with a space heater for more than 12 hours
Moore County Sheriff's Office
Aaron Lynwood CarterA North Carolina father is facing criminal charges after authorities allege he left his child isolated in a room with a space heater for more than 12 hours, leading to his death.
Aaron Lynwood Carter, 27, is charged with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter and one count of felony child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury in connection with 2-year-old River Carter's death, according to a statement from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
On Dec. 2, 2023, deputies responded to a distress call at a home in West End, N.C., where they found the toddler dead.
Investigators believe the child was exposed to “elevated temperatures” prior to his death, per the statement. They said the child had been left isolated in a room with a space heater for more than 12 hours.
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Authorities said they arrested Aaron, the child’s father, on Jan. 7 after “thoroughly reviewing the medical examiner's findings.”
Aaron is being held in the Moore County Detention Center on $500,000 bond, according to the sheriff’s office. His next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 9.
It’s unclear if he has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf.
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