The New Orleans Police Department has arrested Hilda Vasquez, the mother of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez, in connection with his death. Detectives confirmed she was taken into custody Sunday evening and charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles and negligent homicide.
According to WWL-TV, NOPD Deputy Superintendent Nicholas Gernon said investigators believe Bryan’s death followed “a pattern of both negligence and abuse over his 12 years,” adding that police intend to prove this history caused undue suffering and injury.
Troubled Past and Child Welfare Concerns
Officials revealed Bryan had previously been removed from his mother’s care as an infant after suffering severe injuries, including a skull fracture, broken legs, and a collapsed lung. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services later returned him to the home.
Posted by WWLTV on Monday, September 8, 2025…