Harford County Man Serving Time for 2013 Murder of Infant Niece Found Dead in Maryland Prison Cell

• Harford County Man Serving Time for 2013 Murder of Infant Niece Found Dead in Maryland Prison Cell

A Harford County man who was serving a decades-long prison sentence for the 2013 killing of his infant niece has died after being found unresponsive inside his prison cell, according to Maryland State Police.

Colin Wolf, 32, of Bel Air, Maryland, was discovered unconscious on Wednesday, May 20, at the Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown, a state prison located in Washington County. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, but Wolf was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

Authorities said Wolf had been serving a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to the first-degree murder of his two-month-old niece, Aubree Roberts, in a case that deeply shocked the Harford County community more than a decade ago.

Following the discovery of Wolf’s body, Maryland State Police homicide investigators were called to the prison to begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the inmate’s death. Officials confirmed that Wolf’s cellmate was reportedly inside the cell at the time he was found unresponsive.

As part of standard procedure, Wolf’s body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The examination is expected to determine both the official cause and manner of death. Investigators have not yet released details indicating whether foul play is suspected or if medical complications may have played a role.

The case has once again drawn attention to the tragic events that led to Wolf’s imprisonment. In 2013, the death of baby Aubree Roberts devastated family members and residents throughout Harford County. The case generated widespread emotional reactions due to the young age of the victim and the heartbreaking nature of the crime.

Wolf later accepted responsibility through a guilty plea to first-degree murder charges, receiving a 30-year prison sentence. While the legal proceedings concluded years ago, the memory of the case continued to resonate within the community.

Now, Wolf’s death while in state custody has reopened public discussion surrounding prison conditions, inmate safety, and the investigative process following deaths behind bars. Cases involving inmate deaths often require detailed reviews by correctional officials and law enforcement agencies to determine exactly what occurred and whether criminal activity was involved.

Authorities have not yet announced additional findings from the investigation, and officials say more information could be released following the completion of the autopsy and interviews with individuals connected to the incident.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continues to work alongside correctional authorities as the investigation remains active.

For many in Maryland, the story remains a painful reminder of a tragedy that affected multiple lives — from the devastating loss of a young child to the continuing aftermath that has unfolded over the years.