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3-Year-Old Girl Found Dead at Recycling Facility; Father Confirmed as Suspect

Authorities reveal that the father, who died by apparent suicide, killed his daughter amid a custody dispute.

The body of Ellie Lorenzo was found Saturday at a recycling facility in San Jose, just one day after she was reported missing. Lorenzo's father, who was supposed to return the girl to her mother on Friday, killed her, San Jose police said Tuesday.
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Overview

  • The body of 3-year-old Ellie Lorenzo was discovered at a San Jose recycling center.
  • Her father, Jared Lorenzo, was found dead in San Francisco from an apparent suicide.
  • Ellie was reported missing after her father failed to return her from a court-ordered visitation.
  • Investigators determined Jared Lorenzo killed his daughter before disposing of her body.
  • Ellie's mother had recently received court permission to move out of state with her daughter.