Pembroke Man Charged With Murder in Death of 4-Month-Old Daughter
A Pembroke, NC man, Kashon Malik Priest, has been charged with murder in the death of his 4-month-old daughter, Katelynn Michelle Priest, who died on May 15 after being hospitalized with injuries reported earlier that month.
Wilmington, NC, October 21, 2026 —
Kashon Malik Priest, a Pembroke, North Carolina, man, has been charged with murder in the death of his 4-month-old daughter, Katelynn Michelle Priest.
Katelynn died on May 15 after being hospitalized with injuries that were reported earlier that month, according to the information provided. The year of her death and the date she was hospitalized were not specified.
The available information does not identify the agency that announced the charge, provide details about the injuries, or describe the circumstances in which they were reported. It also does not state when or where Priest was charged, whether he is in custody, or whether he has entered a plea. No court dates or statements from authorities or family members were included.
A murder charge is an allegation; the information provided does not establish a finding of guilt. No further details about the case’s legal status were available in the summary.
The information identifies Priest as a Pembroke man and Katelynn as his 4-month-old daughter. Beyond the reported hospitalization, the injuries reported earlier that month and her death on May 15, it does not provide a sequence of events or additional details about the investigation. The charges and case developments beyond the reported murder charge were not specified.
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