Nationwide — Montrell Williams, a 2-year-old African American boy from the Bronx, New York, was reported lacking over a month in the past. On Wednesday, police discovered a baby’s physique within the East River believed to be his. His father, Arius Williams, now faces homicide and manslaughter expenses.
Surveillance footage reportedly reveals Arius, 20, throwing Montrell off a Bronx River bridge. The toddler was in his custody underneath a visitation order. Police started looking out the realm Monday and located the physique close to Ferry Level Park simply after midday Wednesday.
Montrell was final seen on Might 10 in Hunts Level together with his father. On Might 30, the boy’s mom went to household court docket, saying she couldn’t attain Arius. She contacted authorities once more this week after a confrontation left her fearing for her son’s security.
Arius was initially charged with custodial interference. On Thursday, he was arraigned in Bronx Prison Court docket and held with out bail after being deemed a flight threat.
Household and neighborhood members held a vigil on a Bronx River bridge Wednesday night time. Montrell’s step-grandfather, Leroy Burton, and aunt, Alicia Williams, expressed grief and anger over the tragedy.
“He’s answerable for it. He’s answerable for this,” Alicia Williams advised CBS News. “I need to see him undergo like he made the child undergo, for actual, I need to see him undergo like he made the child undergo.”
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch mentioned an inner overview is underway to look at how the case was dealt with, together with delays in releasing Montrell’s photograph to the general public. Deputy Mayor for Public Security Kaz Daughtry mentioned any lapses shall be a part of the investigation.
