A college financial aid counselor allegedly strangled his girlfriend, and set fire to an upstate New York home while she and their 4-day-old son were inside.

A college financial aid counselor allegedly strangled his girlfriend before setting fire to their upstate New York home while she and their newborn child were inside, according to authorities and reports.

Kedan Haile, 30, was charged Thursday after a horrific scene occurred at 8:35 a.m. Oct. 18 when Buffalo firefighters responded to an apartment fire on Norwood Street, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. He said in a statement.

Inside the home, first responders found Hayley’s girlfriend, 29-year-old Kathleen “Katie” Carrig, and their 4-day-old son, Noah, unresponsive. Prosecutors said the mother and son were pronounced dead at the scene.

Prosecutors alleged that Haley strangled Carrig before setting the house on fire.

He was rescued from the burning house and taken to the hospital, where he received treatment for smoke inhalation over several days, according to authorities.

Hailey was released from the hospital on Wednesday and booked on a charge of second-degree murder. PTBM I mentioned.

The medical examiner ruled that Carrig died of “homicide by asphyxia due to strangulation.”

The cause of baby Noah’s death remains under investigation, with authorities saying additional charges are expected to be filed.

The alleged heartless maniac is a college financial aid counselor at the University of Buffalo, WIVB reported.

The university did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment, but told the outlet that the school has a “robust disciplinary process to address instances where an employee may have engaged in criminal activity.”

Haley was ordered held without bail during his arraignment Thursday.

“We are saddened by the tragic death of this young mother and her newborn child,” Erie County District Attorney Mike Kane said in a statement. “While this case remains under investigation, my office has obtained an indictment against this defendant, who is accused of intentionally killing his girlfriend prior to the fire.”

He added: “We are committed to a thorough examination of the evidence and expect to file additional charges against the defendants. My thoughts remain with the families of these victims as we continue to search for answers and achieve justice.”

The district attorney’s office said Haley faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison if convicted.

Carrig’s obituary described her as a “loving mother” and a loving mother to her dog, Stella.

She is survived by her parents, a sister and “many loving and supportive aunts, uncles, cousins ​​and friends.”

The investigation into the accident is still ongoing.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.