The parents of a three-month-old girl, who tragically passed away from blunt force trauma to her head, have been arrested and charged with her murder. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson, 28, both residents of Lakewood, New Jersey, were taken into custody after law enforcement officials confirmed their alleged involvement in the death of their infant daughter.
Law enforcement responded to a report of an unresponsive infant at the couple’s home on Pinehurst Drive in Lakewood. When police officers arrived at the scene, first responders immediately began performing life-saving techniques on the unresponsive child. Despite their efforts, the girl was transported to a local hospital and later transferred to a pediatric intensive care unit. Tragically, she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Following the infant’s death, an autopsy was conducted, revealing that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide, prompting further investigation by local authorities.
Detectives soon concluded that the girl’s parents were allegedly responsible for the fatal injuries. The exact circumstances surrounding the injuries have not been disclosed by police, and it remains unclear what led to such a tragic outcome. However, law enforcement officials have stated that the investigation pointed to the parents as the primary suspects.
Santiago and Gibson were both arrested and are now in police custody at the Ocean County Jail. Authorities confirmed that the couple is awaiting a detention hearing, where they will face charges related to their daughter’s death.
The news of the infant’s death has left the local community in shock, with many questioning how a tragedy of this magnitude could occur in a family home. As the investigation continues, the parents remain in jail, and further details about the case are expected to be revealed as law enforcement works toward bringing closure to the heartbreaking incident.
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