Further Information Requested in Child Death
The Office of the District Attorney is requesting further investigative information regarding the November 8, 2021, death of a child. It is alleged that the child suffered internal injuries on November 3, 2021, at a Visalia home daycare.
“An incident as tragic and intricate as this requires a significant amount of information to make a decision to file charges. Unfortunately, we do not possess everything we need to make that decision at this time,” said Assistant District Attorney Dave Alavezos. “There are a number of documents we still need to receive and review: a full autopsy report establishing a timeframe and cause of death, complete medical records from this incident as well as the prior medical history for the child, and a full and thorough review of witness statements from parents and those at the daycare facility. Our burden of proof requires that we have this information and enough time to thoroughly analyze it.”
The Office of the District Attorney will update the public when a filing decision is made.
Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare
Assistant District Attorney Dave Alavezos (559) 636-5494