San José Teen Charged with Murder and Sexual Assault of 2-Year-Old Foster Brother
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Updated · KQED · Apr 20
San José Teen Charged with Murder and Sexual Assault of 2-Year-Old Foster Brother
28 articles · Updated · KQED · Apr 20
An 18-year-old San José man has been charged with the murder and repeated sexual assault of his 2-year-old foster brother and cousin, Jaxon Juarez.
Jaxon died in early April after being found unresponsive in his foster home, with evidence of ongoing abuse; the suspect was 17 at the time.
Authorities are investigating failures in Santa Clara County’s foster care system, as this is the third child death under county supervision in recent years.
A grandmother reported abuse. Why was her warning about Jaxon ignored?
After three child deaths, will social workers face criminal charges?
Is the teen accused of murder the only one responsible for this tragedy?
Will the 18-year-old suspect face a life sentence for the toddler's murder?
How did a felon become a foster parent in Santa Clara County?
Could a new federal law for children with FASD prevent another death?