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Foster Father Charged in Infant’s Death | Lake Charles News
An 18-month-old girl, Melanie Trahan, died in state custody just days after being placed in a foster home — sparking a deadly investigation. Her foster father, Alberto Marin, has been arrested on charges of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, following damning digital evidence tying him to her death. Despite passing all background checks and training, Marin’s certification as a foster parent raises urgent questions about oversight. Authorities are launching an internal review of child welfare protocols, vowing accountability while grappling with the profound emotional toll of…
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