A harrowing scene unfolded in Lynwood this week as authorities discovered the body of a 7-year-old child encased in a home freezer, leading to the arrest of the child's mother, father, and grandmother on charges related to the death. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received a call just after 8:30 p.m. concerning a dead child in an apartment on Euclid Avenue, where deputies made the grim discovery, as reported by ABC7.
The child’s mother, identified as 25-year-old Destiny Harrison, was apprehended on suspicion of murder, while the father, 25-year-old Daniel Monzon, and grandmother, 46-year-old Ana Zarceno-Carcamo, were detained for conspiracy to commit murder; bail for each was set at $2 million; this according to statements acquired by NBC4 and corroborated by other outlets. Additionally, three other children present in the domicile, ages 16, 13, and 9 months, were swiftly put under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services.
While details surrounding the tragic case remain scant, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has refrained from releasing further information to uphold the ongoing investigation’s integrity. With details sparse and many questions left unanswered, as noted by KTLA. Moreover, officials have yet to disclose how long the child had been deceased before their body was found.
Expressions of shock and grief have emanated throughout the Lynwood community; indeed, neighbors like Christian Torres confided a semblance of disbelief, stating, "You wouldn't expect for that person to do something like that," in a statement to NBC4. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn shared her heartbreak over the incident, articulating "This is an unimaginable and horrific tragedy," affirming her support for the investigation and underscoring the importance of nurturing the other children who have unavoidably been thrust into the terrible aftermath of these events, according to the statement provided by multiple outlets, including KTLA.
Authorities are seeking assistance from the public; anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to reach out to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau. Anonymity is offered for those who wish to provide details confidentially through Crime Stoppers, as the urgency to piece together the harrowing circumstances that culminated in a young child's death takes precedence in the wake of such a profound community tragedy.
