Trial set for Geismar couple charged in starvation death of their 5-year-old son, who was 19 pounds

A trial date was set Tuesday morning for a Geismar couple charged with second-degree murder in the death of their 5-year-old son, who investigators say died after months of severe neglect and malnourishment.

A judge set the trial for March 16 in the 23rd Judicial District. It is expected to last up to three days.

Marlon Perrilloux, 33, and Raynisa Young, 27, were indicted in February on upgraded charges of second-degree murder after initially being arrested on counts of negligent homicide and second-degree cruelty to juveniles…

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