
Laron Gardner Jr., 24, is charged with murder (domestic violence), criminal abuse of a child 12 or under and fourth-degree assault (child abuse). He appeared in court on Sept. 6, 2025. (WDRB photo)
Laron Gardner Jr., 24, is charged with murder (domestic violence), criminal abuse of a child 12 or under and fourth-degree assault (child abuse). He appeared in court on Sept. 6, 2025. (WDRB photo)
A Louisville man charged with murder after police said he pushed his 5-year-old son down the stairs to his death appeared in court for the first time Saturday morning.
Family members and friends gathered to remember 5-year-old Elious Rayne.