The Manatee man police were searching for in connection to the death of a 10-month-old child has confessed to the crime, police say.

Eric Patrick Neri, 21, turned himself into authorities after officials put out a widespread call asking the public for his whereabouts. According to reports, he confessed to killing his girlfriend's infant daughter, 10-month-old Tariah White.

Tariah suffered several fractures to her skull, and, according to reports, the severity of her injuries were certainly what caused  her death.

Neri was arrested on charges of second degree murder.