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DA Criticizes Child Services Amid Jaxon Death Investigation

4/21/2026

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The investigation into Jaxon's death continues, despite the Department facing lawsuits related to other child deaths.
The DA's office weighs charges against others involved.
DA Rosen criticized the Department of Family and Children's Services for repeated failures to protect children, citing Martinez's history including felony child endangerment.
Jaxon was placed with Martinez despite her past, sparking family outrage.
Riley Wallace, Jaxon's aunt, announced plans to sue the agency.

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The investigation into Jaxon's death continues, despite the Department facing lawsuits related to other child deaths.
The DA's office weighs charges against others involved.
DA Rosen criticized the Department of Family and Children's Services for repeated failures to protect children, citing Martinez's history including felony child endangerment.
Jaxon was placed with Martinez despite her past, sparking family outrage.
Riley Wallace, Jaxon's aunt, announced plans to sue the agency.