Alabama man accused of killing partner’s infant to plead not guilty

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May 9, 2018

A lawyer for an Alabama man charged with killing one of his girlfriend’s children and wounding another says the man plans to plead not guilty.

AL.com reports that 25-year-old Markeise Kardel Caldwell is charged with capital murder in the beating of 4-month-old Kendrick Cole. He’s also charged with aggravated child abuse in the beating of Cole’s 1-year-old brother Kendell.

Kendrick Cole suffered skull fractures and other injuries and later died. Assistant District Attorney Keith Blackwood says Kendell Cole is being treated at a pediatric intensive care unit.

Caldwell was denied bond Tuesday. Jason Darley is one of the two attorneys assigned to Caldwell’s defense. Darley says Caldwell plans to plead not guilty. A hearing is set for May 21.

(Associated Press, copyright 2018)

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