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Man charged with murder in niece's death in Va. Beach

10:46 AM EDT on Tuesday, May 19, 2009

By 13News

From Va. Beach Police Dept.

Stephen C. Calahan

VIRGINIA BEACH – The uncle of an 11-month-old baby is charged in the child’s death.

Authorities say Stephen C. Calahan was taking care of the Lakeira Jewell Calahan while her parents were at work on May 4. Authorities arrived at their home on Gunter Street around noon and say the child was unresponsive. 

Initially, Calahan was charged with child abuse; on May 14, he was charged with second dgree murder following the child's death, police say.

Calahan lives in Brinkley, Arkansas.


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