Second Arrest in Fatal Fire

Mobile Child The boyfriend of a woman charged with manslaughter for the death of her 3 year old son in a fire has also been arrested today. Brandon Gurly and Elizabeth Foster now both face charges for the death of 3 year old Christian Foster.

by Steven Norris

Published: Fri, April 18, 2008 - 2:56 pm CST

Mobile Police tell News 5 that Brandon Gurly has been taken into custody. According to police Gurly, 24, lived at an Orleans Place apartment on Michael Blvd. with Elizabeth Foster and her two children. Police say Gurly is 3 year old Christian Foster's father, but he is not the father of Foster's 3 month old child. Christian Foster was found locked inside a smoke-filled room this morning. He was alone at the apartment at the time. He was taken to Springhill Medical Center where he later died. Now Gurly has been taken into custody and charged with manslaughter. Police also say he was in possession of a single loritab pill and may face drug charges. Elizabeth Foster also faces manslaughter charges. Investigators found that a cord had been tied to the bedroom door, keeping the toddler locked inside. Investigators say it appears the child died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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concerned parent Says:

Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 11:00 pm

THIS IS TO JESSICA. IF HE WAS SUCH A GOOD FATHER WHY DID HE LET CHRISTIAN FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW OF THE APARTMENT AT 8:30 THAT NIGHT WHILE ELIZABETH WAS AT WORK. SOUND LIKE HE WAS A BAD PARENT TO ME.