Crime & Safety
North Arlington Baby Who Died Had Been Abused Since Birth: Report
The two-month-old infant who died earlier this year in North Arlington had been physically abused since she was born, a report said.
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ — The two-month-old infant who died earlier this year in North Arlington had been physically abused since she was born, a report said.
NJ.com cited a criminal complaint as saying the abuse began around the time the baby girl was born in October 2021 and continued until she was hospitalized with "numerous injuries" in December.
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An autopsy on the child found brain bleeds, hemorrhaging in her retina, and broken ribs and a broken femur, the report said.
The baby's parents, Aaron Medrano and Patricia Artese of North Arlington, face several charges. Medrano faces first-degree murder charges and was recently released from jail to await trial, according to NorthJersey.com.
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