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Buffalo Man Charged with Murder After Fire Tragedy

10/25/2025

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Kidane Haile was charged with second-degree murder in Buffalo, New York, after a fire killed his girlfriend Kathleen Carrig, 29, and their four-day-old son Noah.
The cause of Noah's death is under investigation.
Authorities allege Haile strangled Kathleen Carrig before igniting the fire with gasoline.
Haile pleaded not guilty.
He could face 25 years to life if convicted.

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Kidane Haile was charged with second-degree murder in Buffalo, New York, after a fire killed his girlfriend Kathleen Carrig, 29, and their four-day-old son Noah.
The cause of Noah's death is under investigation.
Authorities allege Haile strangled Kathleen Carrig before igniting the fire with gasoline.
Haile pleaded not guilty.
He could face 25 years to life if convicted.