Marion, IA (AP) — Police arrested a 22-year-old Marion man after authorities ruled the death of his infant son was a homicide.
Samuel Goodwin was arrested Monday on possible charges of first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death. He is expected to be formally charged on Tuesday. Goodwin’s son died on April 4.
Police and emergency workers responded to a report of an infant who was not responsive and not breathing. Attempts to save the boy were unsuccessful.
An autopsy concluded the baby’s death was a homicide, caused by multiple head injuries.
