Ex-child Star Aaron Carter Dead at 34: He Was 'Scarred' after Split with Fiancée Who Allegedly Abused Him

• Aaron Carter, former child star and brother of "Backstreet boys" Nick Carter, dead at 34.

• Before his death, Aaron shared that he was scarred and devastated after a ruined engagement with a fiancee who was once arrested for domestic violence.

• His words one week before death are known.

TMZ confirmed on Saturday afternoon that Aaron Carter had died. On November 5, 2022, the singer-turned-rapper was found dead in his home in California. He had passed away that morning.

Emergency services were on the scene soon after a 911 call was made. However, no one could save him. By late Saturday afternoon, his death was confirmed to the public by his ex-fianceé, with who he shares a child.

Carter's house sitter

him dead in his bathtub and called authorities to say that a male had drowned. The call was made at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and he was later pronounced dead.

Carter became famous at only nine years old as the brother of Nick Carter, a member of "The Backstreet Boys." He released his self-titled debut album in 1997 when he was only nine years old.

His first album was a huge success, but his second tripled the numbers of the first. He also regularly toured with Nick Carter and "The Backstreet Boys." However, he later transitioned to rap.

Carter had a hugely successful career and made himself a household name from a very young age. He was only 34 years old when he passed away and sadly left behind his 11-month-old son with his fianceé.

How Did Aaron Find Love and Become A Family Man?

Carter first shared his relationship with his ex-fianceé, Melanie Martin, in January 2020. He posted a photo of himself and Martin on his Instagram page. In February, he called Martin, his wife.

By June, Carter had proposed to Martin, and she said yes. Before that, the couple welcomed a son together in November 2021, who Carter doted on and often bragged about on his Instagram page.

Talking about welcoming his son into the world, Carter expressed how much he loved the little boy and said:

"I have never felt more blessed; this is the true meaning of success for me."

He had many plans for his family after his son was born and mentioned that he wanted many children and strived to bring stability, laughter, happiness, and learning to his family. He also said that he wanted to have lots of girls.

How Was Aaron After His Engagement Broke Up, and What Were His Future Plans?

In 2020, Martin was arrested for domestic violence. There was a fight between the couple in their home, and when police investigated, she was arrested after law enforcement was called to the house at 11 p.m.

Law enforcement was told that the altercation started out verbally but turned physical at some point. Carter

that Martin scratched him and was the aggressor in the conflict. Police determined this was true.

In November 2021, shortly after their son was born, Carter and Martin split. Carter took to Twitter to announce their breakup. He revealed that he had been betrayed and lied to. He then said:

"I have no intentions on being in any relationship anytime soon. I'm too scarred, and I can't trust any woman."

then

that being in real estate has been an excellent way for him to cope with the "super tough" year. He then said he planned to raise his family in a new home after selling his second one.