DONALSONVILLE, GA – 28-year-old Paresij Handford has been charged with one count of felony murder and one count of cruelty to children in the first degree for the death of two-year-old Zayden Brown.

The charges came after a month-long investigation into the death of the toddler. GBI Medical Examiner and Staff concluded the death was not accidental after working closely with GBI Agents and Donalsonville Police.

Agents and police continue to conduct witness interviews and process evidence. This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call Donalsonville Police or GBI Thomasville at 229-225-4090.