Leylani B. Ordoñez
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CANDID ID: TX_22_1481
AGE
1   year
STATE
Texas
DATE OF DEATH
11/2/2022
DEATH RECORDS
Not Available
STATE REPORTS
Not Available
SUMMARY OF DEATH
On November 1, 2022, Alexander Ordoñez Barrios, 24, stabbed his former employer at Riverside Towing/Auto Collision in Rosenberg, Texas, and stole a company tow truck. He then drove to an apartment where a babysitter was caring for his 1-year-old daughter, Leylani Ordoñez, and forcefully abducted her. An Amber Alert was issued that evening. At approximately 1:55 a.m. on November 2, police in Sugar Land spotted the stolen tow truck, initiating a 45-minute pursuit through Fort Bend County that ended when officers deployed tire-deflating spikes. When the father exited the vehicle with Leylani, it was apparent he had caused significant injuries to both himself and the child. Leylani was rushed to a hospital where she was declared dead from multiple stab wounds. The father died from self-inflicted wounds in what was described as a murder-suicide.
Contexts/Conditions

Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?

Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?

Is there any mention of a firearm incident?

Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?

Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)

The news article states: "The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead as a result of multiple stab wounds." The father inflicted fatal stab wounds on the child.

Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?

Is there any mention of medical neglect?

Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?

The news article describes a 45-minute police pursuit involving the stolen tow truck: "officers began pursuing Ordoñez, who allegedly led police on a pursuit through Fort Bend County that lasted about 45 minutes. The chase ended in the 4700 block of FM 762 near Benton Road after officers deployed tire-deflating spikes." While the child's death was caused by stab wounds rather than the vehicle incident itself, a significant motor vehicle pursuit is mentioned.

Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?

The headline of the news article states: "Girl, father at center of Amber Alert found dead after apparent murder-suicide." The article further details that the child died from "multiple stab wounds" and the father "died as a result of self-inflicted wounds."

Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?

Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?

Is there any mention of sexual abuse?

Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?

Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?

Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?

Individuals Involved

Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?

Was a biological father involved in the death?

The news article identifies Alexander Ordoñez Barrios as "her father" and describes him as directly responsible for the child's death: "When Ordoñez exited the vehicle with Leylani, it was apparent he had caused significant injuries to her as well as himself." The child died from "multiple stab wounds" inflicted by the father.

Was a biological mother involved in the death?

Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?

Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?

Was a foster parent involved in the death?

Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?

Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)

Was a sibling involved in the death?

Child Characteristics

Was the child adopted?

Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?

Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?

Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?

Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)

Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)

Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?

Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?

Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?

Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?

Parent/Caregiver Factors

Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?

Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?

Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?

Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?

Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?

Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?

Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?

Notable Details

The case involves a notable and complex sequence of events: the father first committed an aggravated assault (stabbing) against his former employer at Riverside Towing/Auto Collision, then stole a company tow truck. He used the stolen tow truck to drive to an apartment where a babysitter was caring for his daughter and forcefully abducted her. An Amber Alert was issued. Police later spotted the truck and engaged in a 45-minute pursuit through Fort Bend County, ending when tire-deflating spikes were deployed. The father then inflicted fatal stab wounds on the child and himself in what was described as a murder-suicide. The involvement of an Amber Alert, a prior workplace attack, a stolen vehicle, and a lengthy police pursuit preceding the murder-suicide are notable contextual details not fully captured by the other questions.

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