Indianapolis, IN – A tragic case in Indianapolis has resulted in the arrest of two parents after their 1-year-old son, who weighed only 10 pounds, was pronounced dead just minutes after arriving at a local hospital. Police say the severity of the child’s condition, combined with visible injuries, sparked an immediate criminal investigation.
The baby, identified in court documents as Angel, was brought to Eskenazi Hospital around 10:14 a.m. on Monday. His parents, 35-year-old Wendy Alvarado and 31-year-old Dunio Duarte-Rosales, reportedly told medical staff that the child was “cold to the touch.” Within 15 minutes, doctors declared him deceased.
Evidence of Severe Malnutrition Found
Investigators said a deputy coroner noted the child was “very malnourished and underweight,” weighing just 10 pounds at one year old. Angel’s body was also reportedly marked with bruises, scratches, and scarring, raising further concerns about long-term neglect.
Police launched their investigation immediately. Alvarado declined to speak with investigators and requested an attorney, according to information contained in the court affidavit.
Other Children Found Alone in the Home
Detectives executed a search warrant at the family’s residence later that morning. Inside, they found two young children left unsupervised. The Department of Child Services was called to the scene and secured custody of them, later locating the family’s two other children at school. Officials confirmed the children appeared unharmed…