North Carolina Father Charged With Murder After 2-Month-Old Son Dies From Serious Injuries

A North Carolina father is facing murder and felony child abuse charges following the death of his infant son, whose injuries prompted a hospital to alert law enforcement.

The case emerged in Stokes County, where authorities began investigating after a 2.5-month-old baby was taken to Brenner Children’s Hospital with what officials described as suspicious injuries.

The infant, identified as Preston Grey Perdue, later died from those injuries, according to reports from local news outlets citing law enforcement.

Hospital Report Leads to Investigation

On April 28, 2026, the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by hospital officials after the baby arrived with serious injuries. The report triggered an investigation involving local authorities and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

Investigators worked to determine what had happened to the infant and how he sustained the injuries that ultimately led to his death.

Following the investigation, authorities identified the child’s father, Colby James Perdue, as a suspect.

Father Faces Murder and Child Abuse Charges

Perdue, who was reported to be 23 or 24 years old in different news reports, was arrested on May 8, 2026. He was charged with murder and felony child abuse inflicting serious injury.

Authorities reported that he was being held at the Stokes County Jail without bond following his arrest. Local news reports said he was scheduled to appear in court on May 12.

The charges represent allegations against Perdue; they do not, by themselves, establish guilt. The investigation was reported as ongoing, and officials had not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the infant’s injuries.

An Investigation With Unanswered Questions

The death of a baby only a few months old has left a family facing an immense loss while investigators continue to examine the circumstances of the case.

At the time of the reports, authorities had not publicly provided a full account of how the infant was injured. Further information about the evidence and any subsequent court proceedings would be necessary to understand the case’s legal developments.

As with any criminal case, the allegations must be distinguished from a final determination by the court.

Sources:

• WYFF 4
• WXII 12