Jamil Welch, young from 21 years, he was arrested in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old daughter, said yesterday the authorities of New Jersey.
First responders were called to a home near Wallace and Park streets in Orange City on 30 December report of an unresponsive girl, the Essex County Attorney’s Office said.
The authorities took the minor, identified as Laniyah Bloodworth, to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. The forensic doctor has not determined the cause and manner of death.
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The girl had unexplained bruises on her body, according to the authorities. Welch was initially charged with endangering the welfare of a minor. The investigation is active and ongoing, noted Pix11 noted.