Cobb father charged after 2-year-old son's death

A Cobb County father faces murder and child-cruelty charges after the death of his 2-year-old son, police say.

The charges

The case involves two charges: murder and child cruelty. The child was 2 years old when he died. The father is accused in connection with the child’s death.

A criminal charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt. The court process will determine how the case proceeds.

What is known

Police identified the case as involving the death of a 2-year-old boy and charges against his father. The charges bring the matter into the criminal court system.

No additional details about the circumstances of the child’s death, the father’s identity, the arrest or any court hearing are included here.

What happens next

The murder and child-cruelty allegations will be addressed through court proceedings. Future filings or hearings may establish the specific allegations, the status of the case and any response from the accused.