The man accused of stabbing and killing a baby girl in Bristol has pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to the judicial district.
Arthur Hapgood, 36, has been charged in the murder of 1-year-old Zaniyah Calloway, who died after she was stabbed in the torso last month.
Hapgood’s mother was caring for Zaniyah at her home on Park Street in Bristol when Hapgood suddenly grew angry and grabbed a knife, according to family members.
Police said he admitted to taking illegal drugs prior to the stabbing.
Hapgood, who has been identified as an extended family member of Zaniyah, appeared in court Tuesday and remains held on a $2.5 million bond.
He has pleaded not guilty to murder of a victim under 16 years old, first-degree reckless endangerment and risk of injury to a minor.
The case was continued to Oct. 8 for pre-trial.
