BAKERSFIELD -- The man accused of killing a 15-year-old girl is expected to be charged with first degree murder on Thursday. 

According to Bakersfield Police, the body of the teenager was found in a detached garage at a home on Dore Drive at about 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. 

Following an investigation, police arrested 23-year-old Gerardo Rodriguez.

In addition to murder, he was arrested on child abuse charges.

Rodriguez is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow afternoon.

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