Volusia father arrested for infant’s 2021 murder in Merritt Island

Man arrested, accused of killing 2-month-old son

A Brevard County man has been arrested after allegedly killing his 2-month-old son 4 years ago in Merritt Island. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has the latest information on this investigation.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A Volusia County father has been arrested in connection with the 2021 death of his two-month-old son, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

What we know:

Donovan Winter, 27, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals and members of the Brevard County GAMEOVER Task Force. He is accused of causing the blunt-force head injuries that led to the infant’s death on June 1, 2021.

Donovan Winter, 27 | CREDIT: Brevard County Sheriff's Office

The backstory:

Deputies initially responded to a Merritt Island home where the infant was found deceased. An autopsy conducted by the Brevard County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the child died from multiple blunt-impact injuries to the head.

Following an extensive investigation by the sheriff’s Homicide and Crime Scene units, authorities identified Winter, the baby’s father, as the person responsible. A warrant was issued by Judge Steve Henderson for Winter’s arrest.

Donovan Winter, 27 | CREDIT: Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Winter is currently being held at the Brevard County Jail without bond on charges of felony murder and aggravated child abuse.

What you can do:

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the case to contact Agent Vince Bustillo at (321) 633-8413 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

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