This is a still image from a video shared on Facebook showing the suspect being taken into custody.
MILFORD — The ex-boyfriend accused of murdering a 20-year-old Derby woman was arraigned in court Thursday, The Connecticut Post reported.
Andre LeFrancois is also charged with risk of injury to a child, as the son he fathered with Rosali Acquefreda was allegedly in the vehicle with them last Sunday when LeFrancois allegedly attacked her. He was arrested Wednesday.
Acquefreda’s friends and family have described LeFrancois as a obsessive ex who couldn’t accept Rosali was moving on with her life.
LeFrancois’ mother posted a statement to The Valley Indy Facebook wall saying her family loves their grandson and they are shocked by what is alleged to have happened. The statement was included in this story.
In a statement earlier this week, Ansonia police shared information about where people can access domestic violence services.
“The Ansonia Police Department strongly urges anyone who may be in a relationship where domestic violence is occurring to contact their local authorities,” Lynch said. “Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the Valley, The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services can be reached by phone at 203 – 736-9944, 203 – 789-8104 or 1 – 888-774‑2900. Statewide domestic violence assistance can be found at www.CTSafeConnect.org or call/text (888)774‑2900.”
Press play to watch a report on the court appearance from WTNH.
