An 18-month-old is dead following a gruesome murder. New Orleans Police says the father, 45-year-old Mark Hambrick told police “God made him do it.” Police Chief Michael Harrison says Hambrick called himself into police several hours after he killed the child.
Hambrick gave a detailed description to police of himself and the child and told them he would be found on his porch when police came on the property. Harrison says the father remained strangely calm during the arrest.
Harrison says the exact motive is still unknown, however police say they are seeking any information about Hambrick that can help them with the investigation.
Hambrick is in custody with charges to be filed later.