Alabama News Network has learned that a preliminary hearing has now been set for Caleb Whisnand, Sr. He’s the man charged with capital murder in the death of his 5-week-old son.
Alabama News Network has learned of new developments in the case against Caleb Whisnand, Sr. He’s the father accused of killing his 5-week-old son, whose body was found in Lowndes County last week.
According to court records, Caleb Whisnand, Sr. intentionally caused death to the victim, one-month old infant Caleb Whisnand, Jr. Blunt force trauma to the head caused the death.
The father charged with capital murder in the death of his one-month-old son has a prior history with law enforcement. According to court records, 32-year-old Caleb Whisnand, Sr., was arrested on several drug-related charges dating back to December 2017. In June 2020, Whisnand was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and possession of a controlled substance in Elmore County after…
Alabama News Network brought you live coverage of a news conference this morning as Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and others updated the case of the father charged in the death of his newborn son, who had been reported missing.
The parents of missing one-month-old Caleb Whisnand, Jr. spoke at a news conference this afternoon. They were joined by Capt. Trent Beasley of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
The body of a missing infant last seen in north Montgomery has been found.
