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Canyon Country Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering Infant Daughter

After an exhaustive investigation, deputies arrested Marcel James Taylor for the alleged murder.

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Taylor was booked on suspicion of murder and child abuse resulting in great bodily harm or death. He remains in custody with bail set at $2 million. He is expected to be arraigned Monday.
Taylor was booked on suspicion of murder and child abuse resulting in great bodily harm or death. He remains in custody with bail set at $2 million. He is expected to be arraigned Monday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los AAfter an exhaustive investigation, deputies say the victim’s father was arrested.ngeles:

CANYON COUNTRY (CBSLA) — Authorities say a man has been arrested in connection with the death of his infant daughter in Santa Clarita back in September.

The 2-month-old baby girl was transported to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on September 29, 2021 from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital following a medical rescue call in the 1800 block of Grace Lane.

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It was there that deputies initially responded to a call related to a baby that was not breathing. When they arrived, they found the child unresponsive. The child was later pronounced dead.

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