(19 Dec 2019) The father of a missing 1-year-old girl is the suspect in her disappearance and her mother's slaying.
Jose Morales, 43, of New Haven, has been in custody since his arrest earlier this month on charges unrelated to the death of Christine Holloway, who was his girlfriend, and the disappearance of their daughter, Vanessa Morales.
Ansonia police said Tuesday Morales is now a suspect in the investigation.
An attorney for Morales did not immediately respond to a voice message seeking comment.
The FBI, Connecticut State Police and other police departments have been involved in the search for Vanessa Morales since her mother was found dead in her home on Dec. 2.
A medical examiner's report concluded Holloway, 43, died from blunt force trauma.
Morales was arrested this month by New Haven police on suspicion of illegal possession of two stun guns. Since he is a convicted felon, he is not allowed to possess weapons. He remains in jail in New Haven on a $250,000 bond.
Morales appeared in court Wednesday in a red prison jumpsuit in connection with those charges. He did not speak during the appearance.
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