DES MOINES, Iowa — Police say the parents of an infant who died in April following a Des Moines dog attack have been charged in the incident, and law enforcement is asking for the public’s help to locate them.
Elderidge Graham, Sr., 37, and Kristi Haney, 30, are each charged with one count of Child Endangerment Causing Death and three counts of Child Endangerment Causing Substantial Risk, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer for the Des Moines Police Department.
Elderidge Graham Sr. and Kristi Haney
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The charges are linked to an incident on April 3, when DMPD officers and rescue personnel from the Des Moines Fire Department responded to an apartment in the 3600 block of Kennedy Drive on a report that a dog had injured an infant, and the child was not showing signs of life.
Sgt. Parizek said when they arrived on scene, the child was confirmed to be dead.
The investigation into the incident indicates a pit bull terrier that was known to be aggressive in the past attacked the infant. Police were also able to determine that statements made to them about the supervision of the child were false, according to Sgt. Parizek.
The dog that attacked the infant was surrendered to authorities and humanely euthanized.
Sgt. Parizek said if you have information about the location of Graham or Haney, call 911. Tips can also be provided at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.
Elderidge Graham, Sr., 37, and Kristi Haney, 30, are each charged with one count of Child Endangerment Causing Death and three counts of Child Endangerment Causing Substantial Risk, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer for the Des Moines Police Department.
Elderidge Graham Sr. and Kristi HaneyMan accused of robbery, forcing victim to do push-ups in Des Moines
The charges are linked to an incident on April 3, when DMPD officers and rescue personnel from the Des Moines Fire Department responded to an apartment in the 3600 block of Kennedy Drive on a report that a dog had injured an infant, and the child was not showing signs of life.
Sgt. Parizek said when they arrived on scene, the child was confirmed to be dead.
The investigation into the incident indicates a pit bull terrier that was known to be aggressive in the past attacked the infant. Police were also able to determine that statements made to them about the supervision of the child were false, according to Sgt. Parizek.
The dog that attacked the infant was surrendered to authorities and humanely euthanized.
Sgt. Parizek said if you have information about the location of Graham or Haney, call 911. Tips can also be provided at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.