A 32 year old man named Mark was arrested on Tuesday and charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend’s 3 year old daughter, Bella, according to police and reports from New York media.
The New York Times reported that surveillance video showed Mark leaving the family home on Monday afternoon with Bella and his 3 month old son. When they returned about two hours later, NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said the little girl “appeared to be in some kind of distress.” Boyce said investigators believe the attack happened in the car, adding that further testing was needed but that police believe she bled to death.
When Bella’s mother got home, the child was found unconscious. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she died.
The New York Daily News reported that Mark had a prior criminal record, including earlier arrests and time in prison for attempted murder. Police had also been called to the couple’s home twice before to settle disputes, but the Daily News reported there was no evidence he had been violent since his release.
A judge ordered Mark held without bail on charges of second degree depraved murder and first degree depraved assault. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years to life. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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