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Babysitter arrested in death of 5-month-old
written by Anastasiya Bolton Reporter
posted by: Marissa Pasquet Web Producer

Created: 4/11/2006 1:15 PM MST - Updated: 4/11/2006 8:30 PM MST


BRIGHTON - A 32-year-old babysitter faces charges of child abuse resulting in death, following the death of a 5-month-old boy in her care.

Adams County Sheriff's deputies arrested Laura Cervantes Monday night.

Investigators say the boy's mother left him in Cervantes' care early Thursday morning. Cervantes noticed the baby was unresponsive and took him first to a local clinic and then to St. Anthony North Hospital.

"After an examination by emergency room doctor, the child had severe head injury," says Doug Darr, Adams County Sheriff.

The baby was then flown to Children's Hospital, where he died on Monday, says Darr.

Neighbors tell 9News the babby was previously hospitalized. Sheriff Darr confirms that, but won't say what the boy was treated for.

Cervantes is described as an illegal immigrant from Juarez, Mexico who's been living in Denver. Sheriff Darr says Immigration has been contacted. He says Cervantes status will be resolved after the criminal case.

Cervnates will be formally charged Wednesday.

Neighbors say the 32-year-old has several children of her own.