The boyfriend was watching the victim while her mother was out of town.
(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police Detectives are currently investigating the death of a 2-year-old female toddler.
The victim, 2-year-old Natalia Lee, was taken to Salem Hospital late in the evening on March 8 and died shortly after midnight on March 9.
An immediate investigation by Salem Police Detectives led to the arrest of 22-year old Russell Ros on charges of Murder, Sexual Abuse I and three counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree. The incident allegedly occurred at 3895 Beverly St NE, #25 in Salem.
Ros is the boyfriend of the victim's mother and was watching the victim while her mother was out of town. The three criminal mistreatment charges stem from past incidents where Natalia's older brother was allegedly assaulted by the suspect as well. That child was placed into protective custody during the investigation.
The investigation is continuing, and anybody with information on this case is urged to contact Salem Police Detective Kris Knox at 503-588-6050.
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