A 33-year-old man accused of killing a child boy in south-east Queensland will stay behind bars after his homicide case was talked about in court docket for the primary time.
Aaron Harley James was charged with the homicide of 16-month-old Jaylen Priest final night time.
Paramedics had been referred to as to a household residence on Staaten Avenue at Burpengary, north of Brisbane, on the afternoon of December 30 in relation to the "medical welfare" of the child boy.
He was transported to hospital in a important situation and died 9 days later after his well being deteriorated.
An investigation was subsequently launched by the Pine Rivers Youngster Safety Investigation Unit along with the Youngster Trauma Unit and murder detectives.
Police haven't but disclosed the character of the boy's accidents or the precise explanation for his demise.
After interesting for data yesterday afternoon, Mr James was arrested and charged with the boy's homicide in a single day.
It's understood the accused was well-known to the household.
He was not required to look when his case went earlier than the Roma Avenue Magistrates Courtroom in Brisbane this morning, the place members of the boy's household attended.
The matter has been adjourned for a committal point out on March 28 the place it's anticipated Mr James will make his first look.