AUSTIN, Texas - A woman was arrested for capital murder after her 6-week-old son was killed, police said.
Austin police said on Nov. 27, around 3:10 p.m., officers responded to Dell Children’s Medical Center for a dead person call. The parents of a 6-week-old took their baby to the hospital because he wasn't breathing.
Life-saving measures were given to the baby, but he died from his injuries.
An investigation showed the baby had several trauma injuries to his body. CPS was notified and the parents of the baby were investigated.
Jacqueline Mendoza-Ramirez, 21
On Dec. 18, an arrest warrant was issued for the baby's mother, 21-year-old Jacqueline Mendoza-Ramirez.
She was arrested later that day for capital murder.
Anyone with information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
The Source: Information for this report is from the Austin Police Department