A New York mother was arrested and charged with murder on Monday in connection with the death of her missing 11-month-old daughter, who was discovered inside a utility tunnel, Schenectady officials announced at a press conference .

Persia Nelson, 24, was charged with second-degree murder committed with depraved indifference, less than 24 hours after her daughter, Halo Branton, was reported missing.

Speaking at the press conference, Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford told reporters that they received a call from security at a General Electric facility on Saturday night at around 11 p.m. describing a female trespasser who said she was unsure how she got there.