Lynwood, CA – A mother, father, and grandmother from Lynwood have been charged with murder and torture in connection with the death of 8-year-old Isaiah H., whose body was discovered last Friday inside a cooler filled with ice.
Los Angeles County prosecutors said the child endured long-term abuse before dying from his injuries.
Authorities allege the victim’s body was hidden in the cooler days after his death.
Key Points
- Mother, father, and grandmother charged with murder and torture of 8-year-old boy
- Victim’s body found in cooler filled with ice days after his death
- Defendants each face up to 32 years to life if convicted
Disturbing details emerge
District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman condemned the alleged crimes, calling the abuse “horrific” and “a betrayal of trust.” According to prosecutors, Destiny Luckie Harrison, 24, Daniel Alberto Monzon, 25, and Ana Carcamo Zarceno, 45, face one felony count each of murder, torture, and child abuse resulting in death. Monzon and Zarceno are also charged as accessories after the fact.
Court proceedings underway
The defendants appeared in Department 12 of the Compton Courthouse, where bail was set at $2 million each. Prosecutors said the abuse spanned an extended period before Isaiah’s death on October 24. His body was reportedly discovered several days later.
Prosecutors seek accountability
Assistant Head Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami and Deputy District Attorney Mackenzie Teymouri of the Family Violence Division’s Complex Child Abuse Section are leading the prosecution. Both have extensive experience handling high-profile child abuse cases in Los Angeles County.
Investigation continues
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate the case, which officials described as one of the most severe instances of domestic abuse they have encountered in recent years. Prosecutors said they will pursue the maximum sentence if the defendants are convicted.
