of those reasons, the willis family feels like they're being kept in the dark, and that's why they came out today. now, we are here in roxbury right now, waiting for mayor marty walsh, who is expected to be here for an event tonight, so we can ask him why there seems to be a disconnect between the city and the family. we'll see you again at 6:00 p.m. and let you know what he has to say. for now, live in roxbury, erika richie, fox 25 news. >> elizabeth: a disturbing story out of worcester. an uncle is accused of trying to kill his 3-year-old nephew, strangling him and trying to drown him. that man faced a judge today and police say he admitted to abusing to officers who arrived on the scene there. fox 25's katherine burcham is live in worcester. i understand that boy is in stable conditional tonight. >> the reporter: stable and recovering, although police say, in court documents we found although there are few questions about mcdonald's state mind as the murder was unfolding. taz mcdonald was subdued as he stood shackled before a judge in worcester court. his attorney said he's scared. >> he's in an emotional state. he's somewhat street frightened. not sure of what'