Uncle Accused of Killing His Niece and her Young Daughter

In Los Angeles, the uncle of a 21 year old woman has been arrested.  51 year old Manuel Carmona was linked to the stabbing deaths of his niece and her 6 year old daughter.

According to L.A. police, Carmona was placed under arrest this Tuesday in his home, which is located in the San Fernando Valley.  On May 14^th, the bodies of Martha Carmona and her daughter Valeri Carmona were found inside their residence in the Canoga Park neighborhood.

Police say that Manuel Carmona will be arraigned this Thursday.  He is facing charges of two counts of murder and special circumstances allegation of multiple murders.  He is also being charged with personal use of a knife in the commission of a crime.  At this time, prosecutors have not said whether or not they will seek the death penalty.

Officers state that the motive remains unclear and Manueal Carmona remains in jail in lieu of bail. 

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