Baldwyn Man Charged With Murder In Daughter’s Death

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) — A 28-year-old Baldwyn man is charged with second degree murder after authorities say he is responsible for a house fire last week that killed his 7-year-old daughter.

David Floyd

David Floyd Junior is behind bars in the Lee County Jail on a $1 Million bond. Sheriff Jim Johnson says last Tuesday morning, emergency crews were called to a house fire on Highway 370 West, near the Brice Cross Roads Battlefield.

Crews found a 26-year-old woman, a one and a year old female and a 2 month old male that were out of the house but had received minor injuries.

First responders found 7-year-old Savannah Floyd in a bedroom. She was taken to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, where she died this morning.

David Floyd Junior has been in jail since last week for a probation violation through MDOC.

The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating and more charges could be filed.

An autopsy will be conducted on Savannah Floyd’s body tomorrow.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating