Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives are continuing their investigation surrounding the death of two children on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, in the city of Lancaster. Prospero Serna, the father of the children, was initially detained as a person of interest in the case. Homicide Detectives determined there was sufficient evidence to arrest Prospero Serna for the crimes of Murder and Child Abuse. However, Prospero Serna is refusing to cooperate with Sheriff’s deputies. Therefore, delaying his booking process.
The investigation is ongoing, and currently there is no additional information.
We urge anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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FIRST UPDATE AS FOLLOWS:
Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of two children on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.
The person of interest who is currently detained, has been identified as a male adult, Prospero Serna, from San Bernardino County. He is the biological father of all the victims.
Please be advised, there is no threat to the public at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and currently there is no additional information.
We urge anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
Deputies responded to the 1800 block of East Avenue J-2, Lancaster, regarding a child abuse call on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, at 11:50 p.m. The call stated children were being harmed at the location.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult and conducted a check of the location. Deputies found four children under the age of 10 suffering from lacerations to their bodies at the location.
The children were transported to a local hospital, where two of the children were pronounced deceased. The other two children are in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
A male adult, person of interest, has been detained.
Homicide investigators responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation. The investigation is on-going and there is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
