RALEIGH, N.C. – Charges have been upgraded for a Raleigh man accused of fracturing a toddler's skull by squeezing it.

Police say 1-year-old Torrance Adams has since died from his injuries.

According to court documents, 23-year-old Michael Buchanan was watching his girlfriend's 22-month-old child on Thursday when the abuse happened.

The child stopped breathing and suffered a brain bleed. The District Attorney’s office has now upgraded charges to murder in the case.

Hear the 911 call below:

 

 

 

 

 
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