A tragic incident unfolded in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the body of a 3-year-old girl, Ellie Lorenzo, was discovered at a recycling center over the weekend. The child was last seen alive with her father, Jared Lorenzo, who authorities believe is responsible for her death. Jared Lorenzo, who was engaged in a contentious custody battle with the child's mother, died by suicide in San Francisco.
The child's mother, Chrystal Obi, expressed her devastation, stating that Ellie was taken from her family and friends in a cruel manner. Obi had concerns about her daughter's safety whenever she was with her ex-husband, especially after a court ruling allowed her to move out of state with Ellie.
According to the San Jose Police Department, Ellie was last seen with her father in Fremont before he drove to San Jose, where he disposed of her body in a trash receptacle. The bin was later emptied by a garbage company, unknowingly transferring Ellie's body to the recycling facility.
Obi firmly believes that her ex-husband was responsible for Ellie's death and took extreme measures to conceal his actions. Court records revealed that Obi had sought sole custody due to concerns about Jared Lorenzo's erratic behavior and instability.
The motive and circumstances surrounding Ellie's death remain under investigation, with authorities yet to disclose the cause of death for both Ellie and Jared Lorenzo. This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children in custody disputes.
