Man accused of killing 14-month-old charged with capital murder, authorities say

Javiele Frias, 22, originally charged with injury to child

SAN ANTONIO – Charges against a man accused of killing a 14-month-old girl have been upgraded to capital murder, authorities said. 

Javiele Frias, 22, was originally charged with injury to a child after police found the baby unresponsive earlier this month.

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Officials said she suffered severe head trauma. She was taken off life support days later.

Frias originally told police the baby fell off the bed, but later admitted to police that he dangled her upside down and shook her hard, authorities said.

 

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