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North Carolina Couple Arrested in Infant Manslaughter Case

7/27/2026

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U.S. officials arrested Leon Alejandro Jr. and Samantha Feliz in Rockingham, N.C., on July 22.
Police opened the case in 2025 after learning Feliz gave birth between Dec. 6, 2024 and Jan. 5, 2025.
Detectives say infant A.F. was photographed on Jan. 5, 2025 appearing lifeless, with DNA from recovered clothing and blood-stained towels matching the child.
Alejandro and Feliz face manslaughter and evidence-tampering charges, a case Sheriff Mark Gulledge praised as an effort.

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U.S. officials arrested Leon Alejandro Jr. and Samantha Feliz in Rockingham, N.C., on July 22.
Police opened the case in 2025 after learning Feliz gave birth between Dec. 6, 2024 and Jan. 5, 2025.
Detectives say infant A.F. was photographed on Jan. 5, 2025 appearing lifeless, with DNA from recovered clothing and blood-stained towels matching the child.
Alejandro and Feliz face manslaughter and evidence-tampering charges, a case Sheriff Mark Gulledge praised as an effort.