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Texas Man Guilty in Infant's Death, Kept Body at Home
12 Jun
Summary
- Man convicted for his 2-month-old son's death by omission.
- Infant suffered multiple injuries, including skull and chest bruising.
- Court heard of decomposition signs, with mother facing separate charges.
In Hidalgo County, Texas, Miguel Angel Ortiz Jr., 38, has been convicted by a jury on a charge of injury to a child by omission. This verdict relates to the June 2025 death of his 2-month-old son. The jury recommended a 30-year prison sentence, though the final decision rests with the judge.
Ortiz was acquitted of more severe charges, including capital murder and murder. The investigation began in June 2025 after police performed a wellness check at a Pharr, Texas, residence, where they discovered the infant deceased. An autopsy revealed the baby had suffered extensive injuries, including bruising on the skull, chest, and buttocks, and displayed signs of decomposition.
The child's mother, Karina Aidee Ramirez, 35, is facing charges including capital murder of a child under 10. Her trial is slated to commence on June 15, 2026. Both Ortiz and Ramirez have been in custody since June 23, 2025, with Ramirez detained on a $350,000 bond.
