Chamyr Harris, 26, and Sean Tate, 36, have been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree endangering the welfare of their four-year-old son following his tragic death in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Despite Tate's claims, medical examiners later revealed that the boy had suffered multiple injuries, leading to the conclusion that his death was a result of severe abuse.

Both parents are now facing serious legal consequences related to their son's tragic death, with charges announced following their arrests.

In addition to murder charges, both parents are facing second-degree charges for endangering the welfare of a child.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the boy's death and are seeking additional information from the public regarding the case.

The investigation has been supported by local police and FBI agents, as confirmed by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

The couple's son, referred to as John Doe, was found unresponsive in a hotel room on February 19, 2024, after Tate called 911 claiming the child had fallen and hit his head.

Investigators reported that at least four of the couple's other children stated that Tate had physically assaulted the victim, contributing to the injuries.

Tate had initially claimed that the boy fell off a toilet days before his death, but the evidence suggested a long history of abuse rather than a single accident.

Harris was arrested on February 26, 2025, nearly a week after Tate was taken into custody for the same crime.

The autopsy findings indicated that the child's death was ruled a homicide due to severe abuse, including signs of smothering, malnutrition, and extreme weight loss.

The autopsy report detailed numerous injuries, including severe head trauma and bruises, which contradicted the parents' explanations of accidental injury.