Los Angeles, CA – California man was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including murder and assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury in connection with his child’s death last week. Authorities say the defendant, later identified as 28-year-old Andrei, killed his 1-year-old child, Mica, by grabbing a knife and removing the boy’s head following a heated dispute with his partner and her mom.
The fatal incident occurred last week at the family’s home. The investigation process began after the victim’s mom, AngeIina, called 911 and told the dispatcher that her husband attacked her and her mom following a dispute. The responding officers made contact with the woman, who reportedly told them that her husband attacked her before they left the home. The woman also told the officers that her 1-year-old child was inside the home.
The responding officers knocked on the door and asked the man to come out. The officers then made a forced entry into the home, knowing that the child was inside and was in danger. The responding officers then made a contact with the man, who resisted arrest and was uncooperative. Shortly after taking him into custody, the responding officers made the dsturbing discovery. They reportedly found the child’s head on the floor, removed from his body.
During the investigation process, authorities learned that the defendant (SEE PHOTO) was involved in a domestic argument with his wife and her mom. When the two women left the home, the defendant reportedly used a knife to remove his own child’s head. The 28-year-old man is being held without bond, court records say.
The victim’s family launched an online fundraiser to raise money for funeral expenses. According to the fundraiser, the victim’s mom is currently unemployed and needs to relocate: “If you have it on your heart to help our family in this difficult time, please keep us in your prayers. At this time Angelina is unemployed and will need to relocate and find a job and get back on her feet. She will also need to be able to support herself along with the child she is carrying. I, her sister in law, am setting up the fund in order to help with funeral arrangements and financially supporting her during this time so she can grieve.”