Shawn Davidson, the man captured in viral videos brutally beating and burning his one-year-old stepson, was remanded to prison on Wednesday for attempted murder.

Davidson, hailing from the North East Squatting area in Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

He was not required to enter a plea.

The charges allege that on July 17, 2024, at North East Squatting, Davidson unlawfully and maliciously injured the child with intent to murder him.

The videos circulating on social media depict the harrowing abuse, showing Davidson burning the child and beating him with a stick, resulting in the child vomiting blood.

Additionally, Davidson faced an armed robbery charge, which he denied.

It is alleged that on January 19, 2024, at Laing Avenue, while in the company of another and armed with a gun, he robbed Ayesha Benn of items including a gold and diamond chain valued at $120,000, a 5-pennyweight chain worth $70,000, four gold rings valued at $20,000, and $200,000 in cash—a total of $577,000.

During the robbery, Davidson reportedly held Benn’s three-year-old child at gunpoint.

Police Prosecutor Quincy Lacon strongly opposed bail, highlighting the severity of the offenses and the involvement of children in both incidents.

The prosecutor informed the court that the young victim of the abuse is currently hospitalized in critical condition, nursing a fractured leg.

Given the serious nature and gravity of the charges, Magistrate McGusty ordered Davidson to be remanded in custody until August 14, 2024.