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The boyfriend of Mariah Woods’ mother, has been charged with the toddlers death.

Earl Kimrey has been charged with first-degree murder and felony child abuse resulting in serious injury/death. The cause of death has been determined as chloroform toxicity.

Kimrey’s original charges were Obstruction of Justice, Conceal an Unattended Death, Possession of Stolen Goods, Second Degree Burglary and Larceny After Breaking and Entering. Additional charges were pending based off the autopsy and other lab results.

Kimrey is currently being held under no bond. His first appearance will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Onslow County.

Written by Clarke Jones