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Father Indicted for Infant's Brutal Death
21 Jul
Summary
- A father was indicted for aggravated murder and child abuse.
- The infant died from blunt force trauma, evidence showed abuse.
- The father admitted to repeatedly striking his infant daughter.
Misael Lopez Gomez, 28, faces aggravated murder and felony child abuse charges following the death of his 3-month-old daughter. Authorities were called to a Bailey's Crossroads residence on March 27, 2026, after the infant was found unresponsive. Despite life-saving efforts, the baby was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
Evidence of abuse was noted by hospital staff and detectives. An autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined blunt force trauma as the cause of death. The infant had been in her father's care. A detective testified that Lopez Gomez admitted to law enforcement that he had repeatedly struck his daughter.
Lopez Gomez was initially charged with second-degree murder. However, prosecutors sought a more serious aggravated murder indictment, citing the egregious nature of the case. The Commonwealth's Attorney emphasized the office's commitment to prosecuting violent crimes. Lopez Gomez, identified as an illegal immigrant from Guatemala by Homeland Security, has an upcoming court date to set a trial date.
