The grandmother of a 4-year-old boy who went missing in Washington state told a judge that his mother was a threat and was unable to care for her son, who was reported missing and later found, according to court records. It is shown that emergency custody was granted days before the release. Died.
On March 25, Ariel Garcia’s grandmother, Maria Garcia, filed an “emergency complaint” alleging that Ariel Garcia’s mother “has a long history of alcohol and drug abuse, which has worsened in recent months.” He applied for a guardianship of a minor. fox 13 report.
In court documents obtained by the news station, defendant Maria Garcia said her daughter’s behavior was “extremely violent and unpredictable” and that she had limited or no access to her mother, citing physical child abuse. It was also revealed that he had asked the court not to grant him the award.
Ariel was last seen nearly two days after the court filing. Police said he and his family were missing under “suspicious circumstances.”
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The mother of a 4-year-old boy found dead in Washington state has been arrested in connection with his death. (Everett Police Department)
The Washington State Patrol issued a missing person alert for Ariel in the early hours of March 28, hours after she was last seen, and the Everett Police Department reported nearly 100 people from multiple jurisdictions. A search operation was launched in the area involving police officers, detectives and detectives. F.B.I.
Just before 6 p.m. Thursday, Everett Police received a call about a body found along an interstate in Pierce County. Detectives were called to the scene and identified the deceased as Ariel.
“My heart goes out to Ariel Garcia’s family and friends. They are in my thoughts as they grieve this incredibly tragic loss,” Everett Mayor Cathy Franklin said in a statement. It will remain in place,” he said.
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A grandmother was granted emergency custody of her 4-year-old grandson days before he was reported missing and later found dead, court documents reveal. (Everett Police Department)
The next day, Everett police arrested Ariel’s mother, Janet Garcia, in Vancouver, Washington, on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and first-degree assault of a child. Police said she was a person of interest and her location was determined early in the investigation.
She was initially arrested for making a false statement to a public official. He was then booked into the Snohomish County Jail.
According to FOX 13, a friend told investigators that Ariel and her mother were staying together. When the friend returned home on March 27, he said he saw a “substantial” amount of blood on the floor, but Ariel and his mother were nowhere to be found. found.
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The Everett Police Department said the vehicle matched the description given by the mother involved in the death of her 4-year-old son. (Everett Police Department)
FOX 13 reported that when investigators told Janet Garcia about this, Garcia said Ariel had fallen off the bed and hit her head and there was blood on the floor.
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“On behalf of the Everett Police Department, I would like to extend our condolences to the loved ones of young Ariel Garcia. This is not the outcome we were hoping for,” said Everett Police Chief John DeLuce. “I would like to thank all our partners who have stepped up to assist in this search effort. Our investigation continues and we remain committed to ensuring justice is served for this young boy.”
