Aunt's heartbreak as San Jose toddler's foster case prompts CPS reform calls
TL;DR
The aunt of 2-year-old Jaxon mourns his death after he was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed by his cousin while in foster care in San Jose. The 18-year-old suspect faces murder and multiple felonies and could be tried as an adult; investigators say abuse occurred during the county placement, and the foster mother has a prior felony child-endangerment conviction. The family is pushing for CPS reform, plans to sue the county, and the aunt publicly floated the death penalty for the teen as part of seeking justice.
- Heartbreaking message from aunt of toddler horrifically sexually abused and slain by foster mother's son New York Post
- Social workers on leave after death of ‘Baby Jaxon’ in Santa Clara County foster care KTVU
- Memorial held for ‘Baby Jaxon’ outside Juvenile Hall in San Jose KRON4
- Child Welfare Workers Put on Leave in Wake of Toddler’s Death in Foster Care KQED
- DA charges young San Jose man in juvenile court with the murder of Baby Jaxon da.santaclaracounty.gov
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