Dad Arrested after His Girlfriend Allegedly Sent Taunting Texts About Son’s Death

A Pennsylvania father whose girlfriend allegedly killed their son and threatened their daughter — and sent him taunting text messages as she did both — was charged in the case himself for allegedly not seeking help despite knowing his children were in danger, PEOPLE confirms.

Andre Price, Jr., 23, was charged with two counts of felony endangering the welfare of a child, according to a news release from police in Allegheny County, Pennyslvania.

Price is the father of 17-month Andre Price III, who was allegedly smothered to death by his mom, 21-year-old Christian Clark, according to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE. Clark allegedly also attempted to kill the couple’s 2-year-old daughter.

Police allege that for more than two hours, Clark threatened to kill the children and sent mobile photos and videos of the children in distress to Price, but that Price “made no efforts to intervene or sent first responders,” according to the news release.

Clark allegedly sent texts to Price that said, “Im killing them” and “Ima ruin both our lives.”

Police said Clark believed Price was cheating on her and lying to her. At one point, she allegedly blamed her son’s death on Price, texting: “Andre is dead cus daddy couldn’t tell the truth.”

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