On March 5, an Alabama man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering an 8-month-old baby appeared in court for a preliminary hearing.
On February 9, Decatur Police responded to a call over an unresponsive eight month old. That baby died from injuries caused by physical and sexual abuse just days later and 22-year-old Cameron Elliott now faces capital murder and other charges.
Tim Pace, the lead investigator for Decatur Police testified. He talked about the 8-month-old victim’s injuries and his interactions with the suspect.
Pace was asked to share a written statement provided by Elliott to detectives.
In the statement, Elliott tried to pass off blame for the victim’s injuries to the 8-month old’s mother. Investigators were clear that evidence indicates Elliott is responsible and not the baby’s mother.
Morgan County District Attorney Scott Anderson says he’ll take case information to the grand jury next.
“If we are successful in obtaining an indictment, which I feel certain we will be then the case will move through the circuit court system through arraignment motion and then trial,” Anderson said.
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Anderson called the case disturbing, especially because the victim was only an 8-month-old baby.
“I’ve got a little girl of my own and it just hits close to home. It just increases the tragedy all the more when it’s a child,” Anderson said.
Elliott is facing capital murder, sexual torture, and possession of drugs charges.
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