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Baby Dead, Father Arrested in Phoenix Homicide
8 Mar
Summary
- Infant died from injuries on September 3, 2025.
- Medical examiner ruled the child's death a homicide.
- Domingo Herrera Espinoza faces murder and child abuse charges.
Phoenix police have arrested Domingo Herrera Espinoza, 26, in connection with the death of his infant son. The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner determined the child's passing on September 3, 2025, was a homicide. This ruling came after months of investigation.
Authorities were initially called to a residence on August 31, 2025, where they found the infant in critical condition with severe injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the child succumbed to these injuries a few days later. Detectives learned that Espinoza was the sole caregiver for his son at the time of the incident.
Following the medical examiner's homicide determination on February 25, 2026, police apprehended Espinoza on March 5, 2026. He is facing charges of murder and child abuse and is being held on a bond exceeding $1 million. Espinoza's next court appearance was scheduled for March 12, 2026.
