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Neglect Tragedy: Louisiana Boy Dies at 19 Pounds

1/18/2026

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  • Marley Perilloux, a five-year-old Louisiana boy, died from severe neglect and weighed 19 pounds.
  • Marlon Perilloux and Raynisa Young face negligent homicide and second-degree cruelty to juveniles charges.
  • Deputies found Marley unresponsive at a gas station on January 1, prompting their arrest.
  • Investigators found the home filthy with trash and dirty mattresses, and three other children were removed from the home.