MIAMI – Baby Andres was pulled off life support Saturday after police say he was severely beaten by his mother's boyfriend.
Antwan Sawyer, 27, was in bond court Friday after prosecutors raised his charges from aggravated child abuse to attempted felony murder.
Sawyer told investigators the baby fell of the bed, but doctors told police Andres' injuries were non-accidental.
Andres was hospitalized at Miami Children's Hospital on Monday with severe brain injuries, a lung contusion, retinal hemorrhaging to both eyes and bruising to his buttocks.
According to the arrest report, the injuries occurred while the baby was alone in a car with Sawyer.
His injuries were so severe, baby Andres had to be pulled off life support Saturday afternoon. Since Andres did not survive, prosecutors said they will likely charge Sawyer with murder.
Loved ones held a candlelight vigil for Andres at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Miramar.
Sawyer is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on no bond.
Local 10 News learned Sawyer has a lengthy arrest history that dates back to 2005.
Family and friends of the baby's biological father have set up a "Justice for Baby Andres" Facebook page. A Go Fund Me page has also been set up for baby Andres.
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