Oscar Morojo-Morojo was arrested in Jamaica, Queens, on Thursday, May 11, against Ruth Marisel Parra Martinez, 34, according to Suffolk County Police. Marisel Parra-Martinez) death.
Both were homeless, police said.
The woman was found beaten to death in Shirley outside the Gr8skates ice rink in The Green on Sunday night, May 7.
Morojo-Morojo repeatedly punched and kicked Pala-Martinez “over a period of time,” according to police. He then called 911 to report that she had succumbed to her injuries.
Police found him Thursday afternoon outside a car wash in Jamaica, Queens, and arrested him on suspicion of first-degree manslaughter.
Investigators did not elaborate on what led to the alleged beating.
Morocho-Morocho was due to be arraigned in Central Islip First Local Court on Friday, May 12.
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