HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- A Huntsville man charged in the death of his 3-year-old son is due in court at 9 a.m. today for a preliminary hearing, according to court officials.

Maurice Antionne Cartwright (Huntsville Police Department)

Maurice Cartwright, 33, was initially charged with aggravated child abuse after his 3-year-old son was taken to the hospital on April 30 and showed signs of brain trauma and being choked. Cartwright was charged with capital murder after the child died.