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Bayonne infant death investigation

Overview

In Bayonne, New Jersey, a couple has been charged with aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment following the death of their 2-month-old son.

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office reported that the infant, who suffered head injuries on March 25, 2026, died at University Hospital in Newark. A medical examiner identified the cause of death as complications from blunt force injuries to the head.

Jason Megaro, 27, and Jenae Vasquez, 20, were apprehended in Pennsylvania and New York, respectively, and remain in custody pending extradition.

Entities

Jackson · Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office · Maria CobonGuzman · NPGS · Jenae Vasquez

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Jackson parking lot crash kills infant; unlicensed driver charged

    An 8-month-old boy died in a Jackson, New Jersey, parking lot crash involving an unlicensed driver. Two women face charges, including manslaughter, following the incident at a kosher supermarket.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Bayonne parents charged in infant's death

    Two parents face aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment charges following the death of their 2-month-old son from blunt force head injuries in Bayonne, New Jersey.

Sources

nj1015.com · vinnews.com · wpst.com