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Queensland Police Charge 25-Year-Old With Murder of Three-Week-Old Baby

Medical findings of internal injuries prompted police action following a protracted inquiry.

Overview

  • Logan detectives arrested a 25-year-old Cleveland man known to the child on Monday and charged him with one count of murder.
  • Police say recent comprehensive medical examinations indicated the infant had sustained internal injuries.
  • Investigators allege the injuries were inflicted at a Rosemary Street home in Greenbank, south of Brisbane.
  • The baby was taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital on July 18, 2024 in critical condition and died four days later.
  • The case followed an extensive investigation by the Child Protection and Investigation Unit and the Child Trauma Unit, and inquiries remain ongoing.