Jehaaz-Akil Khaliq Echoles
Coverage of Jehaaz-Akil Khaliq Echoles in the Nexus archive.
- North Carolina man broke into ex's home, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before going to Taco Bell: police
A North Carolina man broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son, and was later arrested at a Taco Bell. He has prior criminal history including assault convictions and is being held without bond.
- Father accused of killing 5-year-old son had criminal history in Charlotte area, records show
A 31-year-old man in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his 5-year-old son. Court records revealed prior assault charges against the man, including incidents in 2020, 2023, and 2026 involving domestic violence and physical attacks.
- Father of 5-year-old broke down door before killing son in Mecklenburg County, records say
A 31-year-old man in Mecklenburg County allegedly broke into an apartment, entered his 5-year-old son's room, and inflicted fatal injuries before fleeing. The boy died at the hospital, and the father was arrested nearby and charged with first-degree murder.
- 5-year-old boy killed by father in Mecklenburg County, police say
A 5-year-old boy was killed by his father, Jehaaz-Akil Khaliq Echoles, at Pineville Place Apartments in Mecklenburg County. Echoles was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.