The Natchitoches Police Department and the State Fire Marshal's Office told News Channel 5 that the mother of 6-month-old Levi Ellerbe has been arrested and charged in connection to his murder.

This arrest comes days after Felicia Marie-Nicole Smith was arrested for first-degree murder as well.

The baby's mother, Hannah Barker, 22, is charged with principal to first-degree murder. We were told now that an additional charge will be brought against Smith.

Levi Ellerbe was set on fire off of Breda Avenue on July 17.

The police department isn't releasing any more information at this point due to the high profile nature of the case. that means there's no word yet on a motive.

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