On December 23, 2023, a 2-month-old male infant from Belmont, Wisconsin, was brought to the hospital with multiple injuries. The infant was transferred to UW Children's Hospital in Madison, where he was pronounced deceased on December 27, 2023. Medical professionals determined the infant died as a result of a serious injury. The child welfare agency substantiated physical abuse by both parents. The infant's mother, Maria Guadulupe Atlahua-Aguas (23), and father, Azariel Aguilar-Gonzalez (24), were both charged with first-degree reckless homicide and physical abuse of a child involving repeated acts causing great bodily harm, both as party to a crime. Each was given a $1 million cash bond. Both pleaded not guilty.
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 90-day summary report states the infant was "brought to the hospital with multiple injuries" and that the agency "found a preponderance of the evidence to substantiate maltreatment of physical abuse of the infant by the mother and the father." The criminal charges include "Physical Abuse of a Child, Repeated Acts Causing Great Bodily Harm," indicating inflicted injuries.
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?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
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 90-day report states "the infant resided with his mother, father and adult relative" and that the agency substantiated "maltreatment of physical abuse of the infant by the mother and the father." Both parents were charged with 1st Degree Reckless Homicide and Physical Abuse of a Child. Given the infant was only 2 months old, it is strongly implied that the father is the biological father.
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The 90-day report states "the infant resided with his mother, father and adult relative" and that the agency substantiated "maltreatment of physical abuse of the infant by the mother and the father." Both parents were charged. Given the infant was only 2 months old, the mother is strongly implied to be the biological mother.
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?
The 90-day report states "the infant's mother and father were both charged with 1st Degree Reckless Homicide, Party to a Crime, and Physical Abuse of a Child, Repeated Acts Causing Great Bodily Harm, Party to a Crime." The WKOW article identifies them as Maria Guadulupe Atlahua-Aguas, 23, and Azariel Aguilar-Gonzalez, 24, and confirms they "were then taken into custody."
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 Monroe Times article notes that the not-guilty plea hearing "included, by remote video link, a representative of the Mexican Consulate," suggesting the parents may be Mexican nationals, which adds relevant context. Additionally, bond conditions included "no contact with Gavito Atlahua-Aguas," who appears to be the "adult relative" living in the household per the 90-day report. The charges of "Physical Abuse of a Child, Repeated Acts Causing Great Bodily Harm" indicate a pattern of abuse against a 2-month-old infant, not a single incident.
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