Fugitive Naugatuck Dad Accused Of Killing Baby Found At Bus Stop: PD

NAUGATUCK, CT — The two-week search for Christopher Francisquini, a 31-year-old Naugatuck father accused of killing his 11-month-old daughter, Camilla, ended Friday with his arrest in Waterbury, according to police.

During a press conference held Friday night in Naugatuck, Police Chief Colin McAllister said Francisquini was arrested around 3 p.m. after a local citizen spotted him sitting at a bus station in the area of 400 Grand Street in Waterbury and called police.

Waterbury police quickly arrested Francisquini without incident, McAllister said. He also noted no other injuries related to this arrest have been reported at this time.

Francisquini is being held on a $5 million bond and is expected to appear in court Monday.

McAllister said additional arrests are possible, as are additional charges against Francisquini, as the investigation is still ongoing.

"I want to acknowledge the community for answering our call for assistance," McAllister said during the press conference, "and helping us bring to justice this dangerous fugitive who is a clear threat to our community."

FBI Special Agent Joseph Altimari commended Waterbury police for their efforts, as well as the community members who sent in tips and information about Francisquini's possible location over the past two weeks.

"This case highlights the value of community members assisting law enforcement in apprehending violent offenders," Altimari said.

McAllister also thanked Naugatuck police officers for working around the clock since Nov. 18, driven by their commitment to bring justice to baby Camilla, and noted they will carry this case with them for the rest of their lives.

"This is something that isn't going to be forgotten by any members of this agency just due to the nature of this case and the heinous nature of the crime that was committed against baby Camilla," McAllister said. "Our officers feel that this is something that is their duty and obligation to act as baby Camilla's voice since she no longer has one."

Francisquini currently faces charges of murder with special circumstances and risk of injury to a child following the murder of his infant daughter on Nov. 18.

That day, police were called to the Millville Avenue home where Francisquini lived with his daughter and other family members.

When officers arrived, they found Camilla's body "in a state of dismemberment." Her cause of death was later ruled as homicide caused by "neck compressions, as well as stab wounds," according to Naugatuck Police Chief Colin McAllister.

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FBI officials recently raised a reward of $10,000 to $25,000 for info leading to his arrest and conviction.

Police and the FBI have been searching for Francisquini since Nov. 18. His 2006 Chevrolet Impala was found abandoned on Interstate 91 near Exit 8 in New Haven hours late that afternoon, and he was spotted by several witnesses in New Haven around 4 p.m.

Surveillance photos also showed him walking along Quinnipiac Avenue in New Haven that evening. McAllister said investigators determined Francisquini moved throughout various areas of New Haven that evening, including the downtown area and near the New Haven Green.

During an earlier press conference Thursday, McAllister said investigators worked around the clock throughout the past week, including the Thanksgiving holiday, to locate the fugitive.

Francisquini has an extensive criminal history dating back 10 years that includes felonies and misdemeanor crimes and is currently out on almost $375,000 bond. He also has a history of violent offenses, McAllister said.

Francisquini was on special parole at the time of the murder and was wearing a court-ordered tracking device that was cut off shortly after the incident occurred. His parole status has been revoked following his arrest Friday, McAllister said.

McAllister previously said the incident is "one of the most difficult and trying cases" the department has ever investigated.

"This is something that tears the very fabric of our community, losing somebody so young who hasn't even had an opportunity to start their life yet," McAllister said. "The death of anyone is tragic, but in these circumstances, this is something that affects Naugatuck as a community as a whole."