Michael Disporto Jr. is a resident of Manahawkin, New Jersey. He attended Southern Regional High School. Disporto is the boyfriend of Amber Bobo.

On July 7, 2016 Disporto was arrested along with his Partner, Amber Bobo in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Ariana.

Disporto has been charged with sexually assaulting and killing Ariana.

Amber Bobo has been charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

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The murder of the child occurred on July 3, 2016.

Ariana died from blunt force trauma to the head.

The actual circumstances in which the toddler died is still under investigation.

Investigators say Bobo noticed injuries on Ariana at her home and suggested taking her to the hospital, but she waited seven hours because Disporto waved her off.

Ariana's father dropped her off with Bobo less than a day later when she was taken to the hospital.

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Despite her daughter showing signs of bruising and even vomiting, mother, Bobo, allegedly did not think to seek medical attention for her child until it was too late.

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Ariana had severe injuries to her full body, including her genital area.

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