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Aaron Carter was making an attempt to put his life again collectively when he was discovered useless at age 34 at his residence in Lancaster, Calif. on Nov. 5. Just a couple of months previous to his passing, in September, Aaron misplaced custody of his 11-month-old son Prince when he voluntarily checked into rehab to beat dependancy, which he was very vocal about. At the time, Prince’s mother Melanie Martin stated that she was coping with post-partum melancholy. As a outcome, the courts ordered that Prince be positioned within the non permanent custody of Melanie’s mom. And now, two weeks after Aaron’s premature dying, HollywoodLife has EXCLUSIVELY discovered from Aaron’s rep that Prince “is still in the custody of Melanie’s mother and will remain in her custody.” The spokesperson added, “Everyone agrees that he is in the best place for him to be right now.”
Although the spokesperson wouldn’t remark additional, a separate supply informed HollywoodLife that, previous to his passing, Aaron had deliberate to “shower Prince with birthday presents” when Prince turns one 12 months previous on Nov. 22. “He was really excited to see Prince on his birthday,” the supply stated. “Aaron’s son is being cared for by Melanie’s mom, who he has been in the custody of for several months now. He had said that being a father was the most amazing thing that happened to him and he was really trying to get his life back in order so that he be a present father to his boy.”
As followers know, Aaron’s relationship together with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Melanie was rocky. In an Instagram publish on July 22 — two months previous to when Aaron determined to enter an outpatient therapy program — the late brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, 42, wrote, “Being a single father is very trying and very difficult but I will never give up on my son and I respect the mother of my child.” Aaron additionally spoke of his therapy program in an interview with The Sun on the time. “It’s an abstinence program and I work with an individual counselor. I do group therapy, parenting classes, and domestic violence classes. I got myself certified in CPR, just a lot of different things,” he informed the outlet.
When Prince was born, Aaron was current and shared his pleasure together with his followers on Instagram by posting a photograph of himself reducing the newborn’s umbilical twine. Prior to heading to the hospital, Aaron additionally informed his followers that his mother, Jane, was equally excited when he posted a screengrab of a dialog that the 2 have been having as he was preparing. The screengrab confirmed his mom with a giant smile on her face. In the caption, Aaron wrote, “FaceTiming w grandma. My amazing momma get ready to meet your new baby boy.’” The supply informed us that Aaron’s quick household can also be okay with the present custody association. “Everyone knows that the baby is safe and loved by Melanie’s mom,” the insider revealed. “Aaron’s family definitely intends to be involved in Prince’s life and are in contact with Melanie’s mother, who is more than willing to allow his family access to Prince.”
Aaron’s physique was cremated and his ashes are at the moment together with his twin sister. His explanation for dying remains to be being listed as “deferred’ as authorities proceed their investigation into the tragedy.