A Bronx ex-con was charged with murder after his elderly mom was found fatally battered with a black eye in their apartment.
Melvin Arias, 57, was arrested in connection to the slaying of his 79-year-old mother, Francisca Trinidad, found with a black eye and cuts.
Melvin Arias, charged with manslaughter, assault, and weapons possession, was ordered held without bail following his arraignment.
Details leading to the deadly domestic violence were unclear. Arias had a prior 2.5-year prison term for weapon possession.
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