Mickele Kaipolai Ah-Nee, 34, is accused of killing his 4-month-old daughter, who died after suffering a series of severe internal injuries.
A preliminary investigation reportedly determined Ah-Nee was with the infant when she stopped breathing, prompting the Huntsville Police Department's Major Crimes Unit to open an investigation. Detectives immediately requested an autopsy.
Read moreThe autopsy later revealed evidence of foul play, with Madison County Coroner Dr. Tyler Berryhill determining the cause of death was "complications of traumatic internal injuries," local NBC affiliate WAFF reported.
Following an interview with Ah-Nee, investigators determined there was probable cause to request an arrest warrant on the domestic violence murder charge.
Following baby Lotus' death, the infant's mother, Molly McKelvey, died the following morning after taking her own life, family members told WAFF.
Dad murdered infant on parkway 1 day before baby's mother took her own life: Police
Mickele Kaipolai Ah-Nee is accused of killing his infant daughter, who died last week after suffering a series of traumatic internal injuries
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Molly McKelvey is survived by two other sons.
