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Infant Death in Monterey County Linked to Teen Mother
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Case Overview
Authorities in Monterey County disclosed that a newborn, identified by investigators as “Baby Angelita,” was found dead on a roadside in Moss Landing. Investigators say the infant likely died after being run over by a vehicle driven by the baby’s 14-year-old mother. Detectives observed a large blood stain several feet from the body, leading them to conclude the child was moved to a location beneath a vehicle that subsequently ran over her.
Background and Context
The teenage mother was allegedly impregnated by her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, an act described by officials as incestuous sexual abuse. DNA testing, according to investigators, confirms the father-daughter relationship. After the pregnancy was discovered, Perez fled to Mexico, where Mexican authorities later apprehended him. The 14-year-old girl was also located in Mexico and returned safely to the United States. The mother of the teenager has been arrested, though no formal charges have been filed regarding the infant’s death.
Official Statements & Responses
Detective Richard Geng of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office briefed the media, explaining that the blood evidence suggested the infant was placed under a moving vehicle. He emphasized that, to date, investigators have found no evidence linking the father to the baby’s death. Law enforcement officials indicated that the case remains under active investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Several feet from Baby Angelita was what appeared to be a large blood stain, which led detectives to believe that Baby Angelita was moved from where she was born to a location under a vehicle that ended up running her over,” — Detective Richard Geng