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From Jail, Texas Teen Denies Role in 8-Year-Old Brother’s Death

Prosecutors allege the child was abused over several days, with homicide counts still not filed.

Overview

  • Kara Walker, 17, told KPRC she is "falsely charged" and pointed to her 18-year-old boyfriend, Stallings, as responsible.
  • Both Walker and Stallings are charged with felony injury to a child in connection with Charles Walker’s February death.
  • An autopsy found the boy died of blunt force trauma, and medical staff told investigators his injuries were consistent with abuse.
  • Court filings state the child was abused over multiple days, and documents allege Stallings beat him with his hands and blunt objects.
  • Walker remains jailed on a $100,000 bond, Stallings is free on a $1 million bond, and he is due back in court on September 18.