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Father Charged with Murder After Toddler Found in River

6/14/2025

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Arius Williams, 20, faces grave charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter after the tragic discovery of his 2-year-old son, Montrell, in the East River. Heart-wrenching surveillance footage captured Montrell alive just moments before the incident on May 10. Williams reportedly threatened the boy's mother with a knife and violated custody agreements, deepening the family's anguish.

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Arius Williams, 20, faces grave charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter after the tragic discovery of his 2-year-old son, Montrell, in the East River. Heart-wrenching surveillance footage captured Montrell alive just moments before the incident on May 10. Williams reportedly threatened the boy's mother with a knife and violated custody agreements, deepening the family's anguish.