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Dad, 22, Charged in Connection with 4-Week-Old Baby's Death After Allegedly Admitting to ‘Striking' Her for 'Crying Too Much'
An autopsy revealed that many of the baby's injuries — which included a fractured skull, bleeding in the brain and broken ribs — were "catastrophic"NEED TO KNOW Jonathan Enriquez, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder and child abuse in connection with the death of his 4-week-old daughter after allegedly admitting to police that he struck the baby According to court documents, doctors found that the infant "had other injuries' when she was taken to the hospital, including a fractured skull, bleeding in the brain, a broken leg and broken ribs Mesa police in Arizona said they interviewed Enriquez again following the investigation, and he allegedly admitted to hitting the baby in her bassinet on the left side of her head because she was 'crying too much"An Arizona father has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his 4-week-old daughter after allegedly admitting to police that he struck the baby because she was "crying too much." Jonathan Enriquez, 22, was charged with first-degree murder and child abuse, according to a press release from the Mesa Police Department obtained by PEOPLE. Police said they responded to an incident of a 'baby not breathing' at an apartment complex on Covina Street in Mesa, Ariz., just before 9 a.m. local time on July 11. First responders used 'life-saving measures' to try to revive the baby, and she was transported to the hospital, where she remained in critical condition. On July 26, she was eventually 'declared dead at the hospital.' Officers stated in the release that it was 'reported that the baby choked while being fed a bottle.' However, investigators 'discovered the baby had other injuries' that were 'in various stages of healing' when she was hospitalized, and that Enriquez had been alone with his daughter 'when she stopped breathing.' "Both parents of the baby girl were interviewed, and during Jonathan's interview, he admitted to striking his child,' police said. According to court documents obtained by AZ Family and KPNX-TV, doctors at the hospital observed that the 4-week-old baby had numerous injuries, including a fractured skull, a broken leg and ribs, bleeding in the brain and bruising around her eyes. Police also stated in the court documents that Enriquez admitted to being 'quite forceful' while changing the child's diapers and admitted getting frustrated, but denied hitting the baby. He also alleged to police that the child had been injured after falling out of a car seat and into a stroller and hitting her head, and said separately that she was hit by a seat belt buckle, per AZ Family. An autopsy revealed that the baby's injuries appeared to be the result of 'slamming, crushing or stomping,' and that many of the injuries were 'catastrophic,' according to court documents, per the outlets. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. During their investigation, detectives also learned that Enriquez texted the mother of the child, asking her to return home from work, as the baby wasn't breathing and he 'messed up.' Mesa police said they interviewed Enriquez again following the investigation, and he allegedly admitted to hitting the baby in her bassinet on the left side of her head because she was 'crying too much,' per AZ Family and KPNX-TV. Enriquez expressed 'deep remorse' for his actions, per the court documents. He is currently being held on a $1 million bond. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
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08-07-2025
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Shooting at Mesa Home Depot sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
A person was shot in a Mesa Home Depot parking lot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, Mesa police said. The incident on July 7 stemmed from "some sort of altercation" between the two people involved, according to Detective Richard Giles with Mesa police. The suspect has been arrested, Giles said. Police had not yet released the names of either person involved. The incident was isolated, and the public wasn't in danger, said Giles. The home improvement store was located near Dobson Road and Rio Salado Parkway. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: One injured, one arrested after Mesa Home Depot parking lot shooting
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18-05-2025
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Police discover 1 person shot following a domestic violence call in Mesa
The Brief One person was hospitalized for a suspected gunshot wound in Mesa. Police discovered the man injured following a call for a domestic disturbance. MESA, Ariz. - One person was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound following a domestic disturbance. Mesa Police arrived at the scene near the intersection of Higley Road and Main Street in Mesa to find one person shot, conscious and alert. They were transported to the hospital. Officers are investigating multiple family members to figure out exactly who was involved. What we don't know There was no information provided on the age or gender of the victim.
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22-03-2025
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Missing persons report of 14-year-old Emily Pike reveals more details on lead up to her gut wrenching death
The Brief Mesa Police's missing persons report for 14-year-old Emily Pike, the girl who was found dismembered on Valentine's Day nearly 100 miles away from where she was last seen alive, reveals more information about her disappearance. The missing persons case is now an open homicide case. Emily was reported missing from a Mesa group home on Jan. 27. PHOENIX - We're learning more about the case of Emily Pike, a 14-year-old girl who was murdered after going missing last month. Authorities are still searching for the suspect who dismembered the Apache teen who was living in a Mesa group home. What we know We obtained 12 pages of documents from Mesa Police. This missing person's case is closed now because of the ongoing homicide investigation, but we do get a glimpse of Emily's past and the timeline leading up to the tragic discovery of her remains. The backstory On Jan 27, near Mesa Drive and McKillips Road, a group home manager reported 14-year-old Emily Pike missing to Mesa Police. According to the report, she said Emily snuck out of her bedroom window and that this wasn't the first time she ran away. The manager said the last time Emily left the house, she was found near Fitch Park. Staff checked the Rock Teen Center a couple days later where Emily had visited, but no one had seen or heard from her. Dig deeper By Feb. 19, a Mesa Police Officer says he spoke to an agent with the Bureau of Indian Affairs who believed Emily had been located within the Gila County Indian Reservation after human remains had been discovered on Valentine's Day just off Highway 60 north at milepost 277. This area is around a hundred miles away from where the San Carlos Apache teen was last seen alive. Two weeks later, she was positively identified and a murder investigation ensued. Why you should care Tribal communities and families have since united in their grief, calling for justice. "Emily was a spark and she definitely sparked the world and now the world is on fire because of Emily," April Victor, Emily's aunt said on March 4. Mesa PD's missing persons report on Emily also reveals the teen's "history of behavioral and mental health concerns." Emily took medication for those issues and had a case manager from the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Just days before her remains were found, an anonymous tip based on a Facebook post said Emily was with her mother on the reservation. That later proved to be untrue, as her mom said she had not heard from her Emily, according to police. What you can do Anyone with information on the case can submit tips to this 411 link. Click to open this PDF in a new window.
