VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Three former Virginia Beach deputies accused of murder in the death of Rolin Hill appeared in court Monday morning.
Eric Baptiste, 39, of Virginia Beach; Michael Kidd, 39, of Chesapeake; and Kevin Wilson, 34, are charged with second-degree murder, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Baptiste and Kidd also face assault and battery charges, with five counts against Baptiste and two against Kidd.
All three men charged will be back in court on Wednesday for a bond hearing.
The charges followed a special grand jury hearing evidence regarding Hill’s arrest and booking at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center, as reported by the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Baptiste, Kidd, and Wilson all turned themselves in after the charges were announced.
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On Saturday, Rolin Hill's family gathered in Virginia Beach to remember his life. Stanley Hill, Rolin’s father, shared memories of his son, recounting how Rolin excelled in sports, became an Eagle Scout, and was his hero.
"He became a great hero on June 10," Stanley Hill said. "He was an organ donor. LifeNet was able to find matches for my son's heart, liver, and two kidneys, saving four lives immediately, so he is my hero."
Rolin Hill was arrested on June 4, accused of trespassing at a 7-Eleven at the corner of Dam Neck Road and Brigands Way. An arrest warrant obtained by News 3 indicated that he refused to leave and became disorderly.
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While in custody at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center, deputies described him as "uncooperative and combative" before restraining him. Shortly after arriving at the booking area, court documents report that Hill experienced a medical emergency. He was taken to the hospital, where he died on June 10.
The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide, determining it was due to "positional and mechanical asphyxia resulting from restraint with neck and torso compression."
Virginia Beach Little League released a statement via Facebook regarding a change in leadership amid charges against its president — a role held by Eric Baptiste, according to the league's website.
"The Virginia Beach Little League is saddened to learn of the recent charges of our league president. We are fully committed to transparency, accountability, and upholding the values that our league represents.
Effective immediately, per the Virginia Beach Little League Constitution, acting President moving forward is Joe McBride, previous Vice President of Baseball.
Virginia Beach Little League will continue to prioritize our commitment to our athletes and families.
We will have no further comment."
