Interrogation Video: Dad's Lies Unravel in Son's Fatal Abuse Case

The Initial Call and Interrogation

• 911 was called by Mutadah Mohammad reporting his 7-year-old son, Jaevion Riley, had been burned by hot water.
• Mohammad claimed the injuries were accidental, stemming from the shower and stove, during a voluntary police interview.
• Detectives noted Mohammad's initial demeanor as that of a concerned parent, while he sought updates on his son.

Mohammad's Account of Custody and the Incident

• Mohammad detailed his journey to gaining partial custody of Jaevion, including a DNA test at age 17 and initial struggles with homelessness and financial instability.
• He described an incident where he told Jaevion to take a hot shower, after which he found the boy on the floor with burns.
• Mohammad stated he Googled what to do and had Jaevion take a lukewarm shower, noting the boy's skin peeling.

Detectives Challenge the Narrative

• Police questioned Mohammad about other injuries, including fractures and extensive burns, which contradicted his accidental hot water story.
• They pressed him on his alcohol consumption, which he initially downplayed but later admitted to increased drinking due to stress.
• Detectives pointed out discrepancies between his statements and the medical findings, suggesting his story was not aligning with reality.

Shifting Story and Confession

• Mohammad eventually admitted that the hot water incident was not accidental and that he had forced Jaevion to take the shower.
• He also confessed to other physical abuse, including hitting Jaevion with a cord and smacking him, in the days prior to the fatal injuries.
• The autopsy confirmed the burns were from being forced into hot water and could not have been accidental.

Sentencing and Aftermath

• Mutadah Mohammad pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
• He was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison, the maximum allowed in New Hampshire.
• The judge noted Mohammad's lack of remorse and failure to grasp the gravity of his actions.