TX - Damian Hayes, 8 mos, strangled, Amarillo, 7 Nov 2015

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Amarillo police arrest man for 2015 homicide of 8-month-old

On Nov. 1, investigators learned new evidence in the 2015 murder of Damian Hayes. Today, a warrant was issued for 22-year-old Logan Gene Hayes for capital murder of a person under 10.

The warrant was served at the Potter County Detention Center where Hayes had been booked for other charges.

In 2015, police were called to an address on Southwest 4th Avenue where an 8-month-old baby was not breathing.

The baby was transported to a hospital where he later died.

Police say the child had injuries to his upper body, and an autopsy revealed the baby was strangled.

Police: Man wanted for assaulting family member arrested

 

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2015 articles

Infant homicide stuns Amarillo neighborhood

Neighbors also said they thought the commotion was drug-related.


Some said they see a lot of children running around the home where the incident occurred, but not many seemed to know the family.

Amarillo Special Crimes continues investigation of strangulation death of baby

According to Amarillo police, baby Damian Scott Hayes was "strangled to death." He had injuries to his upper body and died shortly after arriving at the local hospital he was taken to.

Damian Scott Hayes

Damian was a fun-loving baby who enjoyed playing and being with his family. He will be deeply missed.

Beautiful child