STAR CITY, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of Joseph Corsello, an 11 year-old child found dead Sunday, June 16 inside a camper trailer.
Star City police found the child about 4 p.m. at 212 Spring Street.
Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division were contacted by Star City authorities and requested to conduct the death investigation.
David Black, 38, of Star City, Corsello’s step-father has been taken into custody and was transported to the Lincoln County Jail. The child’s mother, Mary Black, 29, of Star City was arrested and transported to the Arkansas County Jail.
Questions relating to the specific criminal charges pending against the couple should be directed to the Lincoln County prosecuting attorney.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services took two other minor age children from the home to be placed in protective custody.
Corsello’s body was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory where a manner and cause of death will be determined.