HPD: Father admits to murdering 7-week-old son in SE Houston

Friday, March 11, 2016
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A 24-year-old man has been charged after police say he admitted to killing his 7-week-old son.

The body of Prince Robertson was discovered by paramedics Sunday at a home on Yellowstone Road, near Cullen Boulevard in southeast Houston.

Police say his father, Carl Robertson, told first responders he found his son unresponsive and dialed 911.
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He later admitted to police he killed his son.

Paramedics told police the baby had visible injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A preliminary autopsy reveals the baby suffered blunt force trauma before his death.



Robertson has been charged with capital murder.
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