APSO: Parents arrested for starvation death of fiveyearold son; child weighed 19 pounds
Jan 16, 2026
GEISMAR - Two parents were arrested after their five-year-old son died as a result of their neglect, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said.Deputies say on Jan. 1, they responded to a medical emergency involving a juvenile at a gas station. They located Marley Perilloux, 5, who was unresponsive
alongside his father, Marlon.The child was taken to the hospital where he later died; detectives also said he was 19 pounds at the time of his death.Detectives opened an investigation after apparent injuries and additional concerns of child neglect, including severe malnourishment. Detectives executed a search warrant, saying the inside of the home was in poor condition and barely livable due to Perilloux and the mother, Raynisa Youngrsquo;s, negligence.Marlon Perilloux and Raynisa Young were booked for negligent homicide, second-degree cruelty to juveniles, possession with attempt to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal carrying of weapons. More charges may be pending, deputies said.Permalink| Comments
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