Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Kidane Haile, 30, of Buffalo, was arraigned this afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes on an indictment charging him with one count of Murder in the Second Degree (Class A-I felony).
It is alleged that on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 8:35 a.m., the Buffalo Fire Department responded to a fire in the first-floor apartment of a multi-family residence on the 400 block of Norwood Avenue. The victims, an adult female and a newborn baby, were pronounced dead at the scene. The defendant was taken by ambulance to ECMC where he was hospitalized for several days to receive treatment for smoke inhalation.
The defendant is accused of intentionally causing the death of his girlfriend, 29-year-old Kathleen “Katie” Carrig, inside of their shared apartment. The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the manner of death was homicide caused by asphyxia due to strangulation. The cause of death of their infant son, 4-day-old Noah Carrig, remains under investigation at this time.
“We are saddened by tragic death of this young mother and her newborn baby. While this case remains an active investigation, my office has secured an indictment against this defendant who is accused of intentionally killing his girlfriend prior to the fire. We are committed to a thorough examination of the evidence and anticipate filing additional charges against the accused. My thoughts remain with the family of these victims as we continue to seek answers and justice,” said District Attorney Mike Keane.
Haile was held without bail. A return court date has not been scheduled at this time.
If convicted of the charge, Haile faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
DA Keane commends Detective Mark White and Detective Frank King of the Buffalo Police Department, Buffalo Fire Department and the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office for their work in this ongoing investigation.
The case is being prosecuted by Chief Eugene T. Partridge, III, of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Briana R.D. Kalman of the Major Crimes Bureau.
As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
If you or someone you know is a victim or may be at-risk of domestic violence, help is available through the BE SAFE Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program. While our staff specialize in trauma-informed support and victim advocacy following the arrest of an offender, you do not need to have a pending criminal case to speak with an advocate and access services. For more information on BE SAFE, call 716-858-4630 or visit www.erie.gov/besafe.
