A young father, who is illegally detained in the United States and is allegedly accused of defeating his two-month-old daughter, is now in custody.
According to the Nassau County Police Department, 20-year-old Marlon Lavanales Plexanzin was arrested Wednesday and charged with twice-degree murder in the death of his young daughter.
Detectives responded to Inwood's home at 10:30am on March 7 for a report of a choked girl, two months old, identified as Laiseida Lavanales Barrios.
The victim was taken to a hospital and later transferred to another hospital where he died.
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According to the Nassau County Police Department, 20-year-old Marlon Lavanales Plexanzin was arrested Wednesday and charged with twice-degree murder in the death of his young daughter. (Nassau County Police Station)
Authorities said the investigation revealed that the infant was the victim of the attack that caused her death. Police said the child had scuffs, fractures and other injuries.
During a press conference shared by PIX11, Nassau County Police Col. Stephen Fitzpatrick said that Rabanares Plexanzin admitted to abuse the baby.
“He admitted to us what happened to the baby, how he physically abused it, how the child felt that he wasn't him, and how he didn't respect or want the child,” Fitzpatrick said. “He attacked the child several times around his head and face. He threw the child to the ground.”
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The Nassau County Police Vehicle is parked in front of the high school. (Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM)
Officials determined that Rabanares Plexanzin was living in the house with his child's 20-year-old mother.
The one-year-old was also taken away from the house and was taken to the hospital for evaluation due to injuries.
Investigators believe the mother is not involved in child abuse.
Rabanales-Pretzantzin was arrested in Nassau County Court on Thursday and was taken into custody without bail.
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According to Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, Lavanales Plexanzin, originally from Guatemala, entered the United States at the border of El Paso, Texas. (Bloomberg via Christopher Dilt/Getty Images)
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder added that Lavanales Plexanzin was originally from Guatemala and entered the United States at the border of El Paso, Texas.
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“When he came in, the catch and release took his information and put him in America,” Ryder said. “Individuals will answer his crimes here in Nassau County, and once he has completed his sentence, he will be deported or detained here.
Fox News Digital requested comment from US immigration and customs enforcement but did not immediately receive a response.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, murder, national crime cases, illegal immigration and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
