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Five years after claiming their son drowned, the parents of a 4-year-old boypleaded no contest to torturing and murderinghim.
But an autopsy determined that the boy’s death was unrelated to how he was found, and authorities ruled that his body showed signs of prolonged physical abuse, according to the complaint. The cause of death was ruled a homicide.
Cuatro and Juarez were charged with murder in September 2019.
Cuatro pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and torture charges and will face 32 years to life in prison, while Juarez pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and torture and will face 22 years to life in prison, the outlets reported.
Ursula Juarez and Jose Cuatro.Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty
Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty
Noah was returned to his parents in 2018, the outlet reported, but the Department of Children and Family Services later launched an investigation after receiving a tip that he had been sexually abused.
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TheTimesalso reports that Hernandez filed suit against DCFS in 2020, alleging that they failed to prevent Noah’s death.
“I’m really happy with the results today,” she told the outlet. “I don’t forgive them for what they’ve done. Because we really loved Noah so much.”
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If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
source: people.com
