2Buffalo, NY – A man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend following a fire in their apartment that resulted in the death of both her and their newborn child. Hidane Haile, 30, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Kathleen “Katie” Carrig.

Firefighters responded to a fire in a first-floor apartment in the 400 block of Norwood Avenue at approximately 8:35 a.m. on Saturday. After extinguishing the flames, they found the bodies of Carrig and her 4-day-old baby, who were pronounced dead at the scene.

Haile was located at the scene and transported to Erie County Medical Center due to smoke inhalation. He remained hospitalized for a few days before being arrested on charges related to the alleged intentional death of Carrig.

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