Update- Death of Child Ruled Homicide- Arrest Made

State Police Probe Child Death at Area Motel

Released- Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Wilmington- Yesterday afternoon, an autopsy was performed with the child who died in the Fairview Inn case.  The State Medical Examiner has ruled this incident a homicide as the cause of death was attributed to multiple blunt force trauma. The child was found to have had multiple internal injuries.

The child is identified as: Jaylah Salam, a 16-months-old little girl.

Authorities next focused their attention on the boyfriend of the child’s mother- Kadeem Roads-White, 21, who was residing at the Fairview. 

Troopers contacted Kadeem after the autopsy and he responded to Troop 2 for questioning.  Subsequent the investigation by the homicide unit, detectives linked Kadeem to the death of the child.  He was formally charged with Murder by Abuse or Neglect of a Child (felony).  He was arraigned and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $100,000.00 cash only bond.   

Kadeem Roads-White 

DSP News Release: Monday, February 02, 2009- State Police Probe Child Death at Area Motel

Location of Incident:  Fairview Inn- 1051 South Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Sunday, February 1, 2009, approximately 4:41 p.m.

Suspect(s):  None at this time

Resume: The Delaware State Police are looking into the death of a 16-month-old female child.

Police and emergency personnel were called to a room at the Fairview Inn on Sunday for the report of an infant in medical distress.  When authorities arrived, the child was unresponsive and transported to AI DuPont Hospital for Children where she was pronounced dead.

The child was staying at the motel with her mother and mother’s boyfriend.  Both of whom were present when the call for help was made. 

Authorities are unsure if foul play was involved.  An autopsy will take place in the near future and an update in this case will be provided when the results are known and confirmed.