ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department said they arrested a 44-year-old man Friday on murder charges stemming from a child abuse investigation dating back to 2001.
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Police said that they arrested Gregory Fields in connection with the incident that happened Oct. 24, 2001, involving Saundra Young, who was only 2 years old at the time.
Young died Dec. 24, 2023, from her injuries, police said.
Fields is charged with first-degree murder and will be held without bail.
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On 10/24/2001, OPD responded to the area of W. Colonial Dr. & N. John Young Pkwy in reference to a Child Abuse investigation.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 30, 2024
The victim, 2 year-old Saundra Young, sustained injuries which led to her death on 12/24/2023.
Today, Gregory Fields was arrested for her murder. pic.twitter.com/udh6elHYTR
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