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Man remains in custody after being charged with murder of stepson

A man accused of murdering his 16-month-old stepson north of Brisbane remains in custody.

Feb 16, 2022, updated Feb 17, 2022

Paramedics were called to a Burpengary address on December 30 in relation to the medical welfare of a child.

The boy was transported to hospital in a critical condition and died just over a week later, with the cause of death still unknown.

He was at home with his mother and his mother’s partner before emergency services arrived.

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Aaron Harley James, 33, did not appear as the matter was mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday.

James was remanded in custody for mention on March 28.

-AAP

Anybody who saw suspicious behaviour involving a male child near Staaten Street, Burpengary in the lead up to Thursday December 30, is encouraged to make contact.

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