American man of Nevada found guilty of first-degree murder of a two-week-old child 

28-year-old Craig Melzo was convicted last week for murdering his infant child in August of 2020.

By Edward Era Barbacena 

Everyday, we would encounter news in the United States regarding a juvenile being murdered by irresponsible adults and majority of the killers are white Americans 

A jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder and recommended a sentence of 50 years in prison, with eligibility for parole after 20 years.

Information on the Washoe Courts website shows the judge sentenced 28-year-old Craig Melzo, but it is unclear if he followed the jury's recommendation or handed down a different sentence.

Melzo was arrested in August of 2020, charged with the open murder of his two-week-old child.

The Washoe Courts website says he was convicted on Thursday, October 5th and sentenced on Friday, October 6th.

AUGUST 26, 2020 UPDATE:

A man has pleaded not guilty to open murder of his two-week-old child. 

In April 2020, officers responded to West Sixth Street on a report of a two-week-old infant not breathing. The infant was hospitalized and died four days later. 

Officials served an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Craig Melzo Jr. in August 2020. 

Melzo's next court date has not been set. 

ORIGINAL STORY

The Reno Police Department says a man was arrested for open murder of an infant on Wednesday.

Officials said on April 3, officers responded to West Sixth Street on a report of a two-week-old infant not breathing.

They said the infant was hospitalized and died on April 7.

Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide and Sex Assault/Child Abuse Units conducted an investigation.

Officials said the Medical Examiner's Office completed an autopsy and determined the child died of non-accidental trauma.