The father of the 16-year-old kid who fatally stabbed a lacrosse star apologizes to the victim’s family

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By Samantha Allen

Published: May 19, 2022 | 11:32 PM GMT

The father of the teenager charged as an adult for the murder of Connecticut high school lacrosse player James McGrath has apologized to the 17-year-old’s family.

Raul Eliah Valle, from Milford, 16, is charged with the Saturday stabbing death of McGrath during a fight outside a Shelton house party.

Valle was taken into custody early Wednesday – four days after the alcohol-fueled assault that left Fairfield Prep student McGrath dead and three others injured.

The 16-year-old was charged with murder and three counts of first-degree assault and is being held on $2million bond, police said.

Valle’s father Raul was seen outside a Derby courtroom on Thursday with his head tucked underneath a black suit jacket, quietly saying: ‘I’m sorry to the family,’ courtant.com reported.

Valle’s defense attorney Jake Donovan (pictured) told reporters he would not speak on the case during the investigation

McGrath, who had been a standout lacrosse player for private school Fairfield Prep, was found stabbed outside the Shelton home late Sunday, where cops say a party had been in full swing

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.