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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of 7-year-old Nia Williams in Riviera Beach.

The partner of the child's mother, who is already in custody, now faces charges related to the case.

Carl Bryant was arrested after, police say, he filed 64 pages of false documents in an attempt to tamper with the investigation into Nia's death. Nia's mother, Naikishia Williams, was previously arrested and could face the death penalty for allegedly killing her daughter.

"I thought that he was going to walk scot-free," said Whytni Walker, who took care of Nia and loved her like her own child.

Walker has been waiting since April for those connected to Nia's death to be held responsible.

"I'm ecstatic that he gets to pay the same price as Kishia," Walker sa

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