Maynor Brylon Diaz Perez was just 2 years old when he passed away on August 3, 2026. The toddler reportedly became unresponsive at his home in Caton, Georgia, prompting a call to 911. When first responders arrived, they found Maynor with multiple serious injuries. Despite rushing him to an area hospital, doctors could not save him. Police arrested his mother, 18-year-old Devorah Diaz Perez, and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Celso Edison Vicente Y Vicente, in connection with the toddler’s death.
Police immediately began investigating Maynor’s death.
According to a release from the City of Canton, first responders arrived at the residence in the 300 block of Cartersville Street around 11:30 a.m. Canton Police officers and Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services administered aid and rushed Maynor to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him deceased. Police arrested Vicente Y Vicente in connection with Maynor’s death on August 4, according to court documents obtained by 11 Alive 11.
Vicente Y Vicente is accused of “severely beating him with his hands and other unknown objects” while caring for him the day of his death. Maynor reported he had a “fresh open laceration” on his head and a bruise that resembled a shoe print.
Police arrested Maynor’s mother weeks later.
The City of Canton announced Diaz Perez’s arrest on August 20, but did not release many details.
“The investigation remains active and ongoing. Because criminal charges are pending, the Canton Police Department will not release additional details regarding statements made during interviews, evidence collected, or other circumstances that may become part of the judicial process,” according to a news release.
Maynor’s obituary described Diaz Perez as a devoted mother.
An online obituary described Maynor’s life as ending too soon. He brought love, joy, and light to all those he encountered. Maynor’s mother apparently adored him…