Overview
- Kidane Haile, 30, was indicted and arraigned on Oct. 23 on a second-degree murder charge and is being held without bail.
- The Erie County Medical Examiner ruled that Kathleen “Katie” Carrig, 29, died by homicide caused by asphyxia due to strangulation.
- District Attorney Michael Keane says evidence is expected to show the fire was intentionally set with gasoline, and additional charges are anticipated.
- Four-day-old Noah Carrig was found dead at the scene and his cause of death remains under investigation.
- Haile has pleaded not guilty and, if convicted, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.