NAUGATUCK, Conn. (1010 WINS) — Police and the FBI are still on the hunt for Christopher Francisquini, the 31-year-old Connecticut father accused of killing his 11-month-old daughter nearly two weeks ago.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for the arrest and conviction of Francisquini, who is accused of killing his daughter Camilla and fleeing Naugatuck on Nov. 18.
The baby girl, who would have celebrated her first birthday Saturday, was choked, stabbed and dismembered, Naugatuck Police said.
Officials have alleged Francisquini got into an argument with the child's mother after the killing. It's not clear why the girl was killed.
At a press conference on Thursday, FBI Assistant Special Agent Michael Butsch said that local, state and federal authorities are doing everything possible to find Francisquini.
"Camilla was one of our own," Butsch said. "A happy, beautiful little girl whose life was taken needlessly. We are collectively deploying every resources at our disposal to find Christopher, including casting a wide net in multiple states. We will not stop until we find Christopher."
Francisquini has ties to New York, Waterbury and New Haven, Connecticut, where he was last seen on Quinnipiac Avenue.
Authorities have obtained arrest warrant charging him with murder with special circumstances and risk of injury to a minor.
Officials also warned Thursday that anyone housing or harboring Francisquini may not be safe and could face charges.
"You are putting yourself in legal jeopardy, as well as your physical safety in jeopardy, by being in proximity to him," Naugatuck Police Chief Colin McAllister said.
The FBI described Francisquini as dangerous and mentally unstable and noted that he has tattoos that include an angry clown on his left hand, "Milla" and stars on his right hand, as well as "CME" with flames on the right side of his neck.
Court records show he is on parole for a 2012 assault conviction, and authorities said he cut off an electronic monitoring device from his ankle after the killing.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Naugatuck Police Department at (203)-729-5221, the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (800)-225-5324 or the FBI's confidential tip line at (203)-720-1010.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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