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Murder Suspect Arraigned in Lackawanna County

Murder Suspect Arraigned in Lackawanna County - Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:32PM EST

Reported by: Eric Deabill
Saturday, Jan 5, 2008 @10:32pm EST
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - After seven months on the run, a murder suspect from Scranton is now behind bars in Lackawanna County.

Michael Blakey was arraigned Saturday morning at the Lackawanna County Prison.

The 30-year-old faces murder charges for allegedly killing Khayr Cash, his girlfriend's seven month old baby, back in June. The prison was packed Saturday morning with family members of the young baby who all want to see justice.

According to court papers, Blakey hit the baby at least nine times in the head. The blows were so hard, they caused massive hemorrhaging to every part of the young baby's brain. The baby even went unconscious.

"There's no easy way to describe it. Just to see him and be that close to him, in the same room with him, you can understand," Sonya Avant, the victim's aunt said.

Police say Michael Blakey hit the seven month old baby at an apartment at the Valley View Housing Complex. Investigators say the baby was crying right before he was abused.

After the abuse, Blakey went on the run. He was caught Monday in North Carolina after a routine traffic stop. Prosecutors are now debating whether or not to seek the death penalty.

"We've talked very briefly. Members of my staff have been in contact with the family since the date of the homicide. We will continue our conversations until the preliminary hearing. That's when we will make a decision as to whether or not it will be a capital case," District Attorney Andy Jarbola said.

Blakey is locked-up without bail. He faces a preliminary hearing later this month.
 


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