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Teen Charged with Murder in Baby Jaxon Juarez's Death

4/22/2026

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The Santa Clara County District Attorney charged an 18-year-old San Jose teen with murder and felony assault in Jaxon Juarez’s death.
Jaxon Juarez was found unresponsive in his crib on April 5 and died on April 9.
Investigators say Jaxon had multiple suspicious injuries and was allegedly strangled with a hair tie.
The teen’s mother has a prior felony child endangerment conviction, raising questions about foster care oversight.

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The Santa Clara County District Attorney charged an 18-year-old San Jose teen with murder and felony assault in Jaxon Juarez’s death.
Jaxon Juarez was found unresponsive in his crib on April 5 and died on April 9.
Investigators say Jaxon had multiple suspicious injuries and was allegedly strangled with a hair tie.
The teen’s mother has a prior felony child endangerment conviction, raising questions about foster care oversight.