WV - Zachary Williams, 27, threw his 1-year-old stepson who was crying & caused a fatal skull fracture, 1st degree murder charge, Jane Lew, May 2025

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JANE LEW, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) - A West Virginia stepfather is facing charges after he allegedly confessed to throwing a crying 1-year-old boy out of frustration, causing a fatal skull fracture.

Zachary Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse causing death after police say he threw a 1-year-old baby, leading to the child’s death, WDTV reports.

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Lewis County stepfather charged with murder after throwing crying baby, fracturing his skull

Zachary Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse causing death.

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JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - Zachary Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse causing death after confessing to throwing a 17-month-old baby while he was crying, according to police.

 

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He’s Accused of Throwing a Crying Toddler to His Death with Family Nearby — and Then Saying Something Haunting

• "Zachary Williams, 27, allegedly threw his 1-year-old stepson during a tantrum over naptime, causing a fatal skull fracture
• Court documents say Williams claimed the child "refused to sleep" and later told police 'It was all his fault'
• The child was pronounced dead an hour after being found unresponsive; Williams is charged with murder and held without bond"