Authorities have charged a man with murder in connection to the death of his 4-year-old son in Franklin Township. The suspect, 36-year-old Sean Tate, was arrested earlier this week following an investigation into the child’s death, which occurred last February.
Franklin Township police discovered the child’s body in a hotel room at the time of the incident. Tate initially told authorities that his son had fallen off the toilet two days prior and later hit his head on an air conditioning unit the night before he was found unresponsive. However, investigators continued to examine the circumstances surrounding the death, which was officially ruled a homicide earlier this month.
Following this determination, authorities moved forward with the murder charge against Tate. Details regarding the specific evidence that led to the homicide ruling have not yet been disclosed, but law enforcement officials have stated that medical findings and investigative work contributed to the decision.
The case has raised concerns about child safety and potential signs of abuse, as investigators continue to look into the events leading up to the child’s death. Authorities have not provided additional information on whether there were previous reports of neglect or abuse.
Tate remains in custody as the legal process unfolds. Officials have not yet confirmed when he is expected to appear in court. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to gather more details about the incident.
