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Infant death investigations in northern Mexico

Overview

Authorities in northern Mexico are investigating the suspicious deaths of two infants involving suspected violence.

In García, Nuevo León, an 11-month-old boy died after being brought to a hospital without vital signs. Medical specialists identified injuries to the child’s face, chest, and abdomen. While the mother remains in custody, investigators are searching for the father, who reportedly fled following the death. During a search of a residence, officials seized a knife, documents, and cell phones.

In Saltillo, Coahuila, a one-year-old girl died at the Hospital Materno Infantil due to traumatic brain injury and multiple trauma. The child’s mother and stepfather, both described as adolescents, are currently facing legal proceedings as authorities investigate the circumstances of the injuries.

Entities

García, Nuevo León · Fiscalía de Nuevo León · Hospital Universitário · Fiscalía General del Estado · Saltillo

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Authorities investigate deaths of two infants in northern Mexico

    Police in Nuevo León and Coahuila are investigating the suspicious deaths of two infants linked to suspected physical abuse by caregivers.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Nuevo León authorities investigate death of infant with injuries

    Authorities in Nuevo León, Mexico, are investigating the death of an 11-month-old baby found with injuries to the face, chest, and abdomen in the municipality of García.

Sources

calibre800.com · elbuentono.com.mx · excelsior.com.mx · expreso.com.mx · massinformacion.com.mx · nelpr.com · promobil.de · vanguardia.com.mx · xeu.mx