A 5-year-old boy, Marley Perilloux, was found unresponsive at a Geismar, Louisiana, gas station on Jan. 1 and later died despite life-saving efforts. Detectives reported signs of severe malnourishment and injuries and described the family home as "barely livable." Marley weighed about 19 pounds at his death. His parents, Marlon Perilloux, 33, and Raynisa Young, 27, were arrested and charged with negligent homicide, second-degree cruelty to juveniles, and additional drug- and weapons-related offenses.
5-Year-Old Found Unresponsive, Weighed Just 19 Pounds — Parents Charged With Negligent Homicide in Louisiana
Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
What began as a New Year’s Day medical call at a Louisiana gas station ended with a 5-year-old boy dead and his parents arrested on charges linked to alleged neglect, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
The child: Marley Perilloux, 5, was found unresponsive at a Geismar gas station around 9 p.m. on Jan. 1. Deputies on the scene began performing CPR while awaiting emergency medical services. Marley was rushed to a nearby hospital but was later pronounced dead.
Investigation and Home Search
Detectives with the sheriff’s Juvenile Unit opened an investigation after observing apparent injuries and signs of severe malnourishment. Investigators executed a search warrant at the family home and described the living conditions as "barely livable." According to the sheriff’s office, Marley weighed approximately 19 pounds at the time of his death.
Charges
Marley’s parents, Marlon Perilloux, 33, and Raynisa Young, 27, were arrested and face multiple charges, including negligent homicide and second-degree cruelty to juveniles. Authorities also charged the pair with several drug- and weapons-related offenses, including possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal carrying of weapons.
Current Status
Both Marlon Perilloux and Raynisa Young were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail without bond. It was not immediately clear whether they had entered pleas or retained legal counsel.
All charges and details are from a press release by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.
If additional information becomes available from the sheriff’s office or court filings, updates may change details about the investigation or legal proceedings.
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