In a distressing turn of events, authorities have arrested a Texas mother and her boyfriend after she turned a blind eye to his constant abuse of her young daughter to avoid his incarceration. This shocking development was confirmed by law enforcement officials.
The incident unfolded on Thursday around 8:20 p.m. in Spring, a community located just north of Houston. Jazmin Cisneros, 28, together with her boyfriend, 29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez, arrived at a local gas station with a toddler who had suffered severe injuries, as detailed by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Seeking urgent assistance for the two-year-old girl, the duo prompted bystanders at the gas station to call 911.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered the child in an unresponsive state and immediately commenced life-saving procedures, holding the fort until paramedics arrived on the scene.
The critically injured toddler was rushed to a nearby hospital where medical personnel identified her grave condition, necessitating an airlift to another facility for surgery. As of Tuesday evening, she remains in critical condition, fighting for her life.
According to court records reviewed by the Daily Mail, Gonzalez allegedly admitted to hitting the two-year-old in the head multiple times, punching her in the chest, lower back and bottom, and stomping on her pelvis.
The severe beating led to the toddler suffering a broken pelvis, lacerated liver and fractured skull, the court filing stated, adding that the child ‘is not expected to survive.’
Gonzalez was arrested on Friday and charged with causing serious bodily injury to a child. He was booked into the Harris County Jail on a $1 million bond, according to the jail’s records.
Jazmin Cisneros, 28, was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly failing to report that her boyfriend had been beating her two-year-old daughter
Cisneros’s boyfriend, Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, allegedly admitted to punching the toddler in the head, stomach, lower back and bottom, and stomping on her pelvis
After a four-day investigation, police determined that Cisneros allegedly did not seek medical attention for her child after becoming aware that the girl had been beaten.
The mother has not been accused of directly participating in the physical abuse.
Cisneros was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the same felony as her boyfriend. She was booked into the same jail on a $500,000 bond, according to the jail’s records.
Prosecutors alleged at a hearing on Tuesday that the toddler had been physically abused multiple times in the past, but Cisneros failed to report any of the instances because she did not want Gonzalez to go to jail, ABC13 reported.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office stated that the case remains under investigation by homicide detectives.
‘Our thoughts are with this young toddler as she continues to fight for her life,’ said the Harris County sheriff.
‘Cases involving children are among the most heartbreaking first responders encounter, and we remain committed to seeking justice on her behalf,’ the sheriff added.
According to court documents, Gonzalez has no prior convictions but has several previous arrests on record.
Prosecutors alleged that Cisneros failed to report previous times that her boyfriend beat her daughter because she did not want him to go to jail. The mother is pictured standing in court
The couple arrived at this gas station in Spring, Texas, Thursday night seeking help for the injured two-year-old. Police are pictured at the gas station
The most notable arrest was for making a terroristic threat against a public servant in Webb County, but the charge was dismissed in 2016.
Under Texas law, causing serious injury to a child is a first-degree felony punishable by a minimum of five years in prison or a maximum of life in prison. The exact sentence depends heavily on court proceedings.
If the toddler dies in the hospital, her mother and the woman’s boyfriend will likely have their charges modified.