ICE Blames Deported Mother for Son's Death Amid Controversy
ICE deported a mother without her 2-year-old, then officials blamed her for his brutal murder
The Indian Express
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has attributed the brutal murder of two-year-old Orlín Josué Hernandez Reyes to his deported mother, Wendy Hernandez Reyes. The child died in March under suspicious circumstances while in the care of his uncle, who has been charged with murder. The mother insists she did not abandon her son.
- 01Orlín Josué Hernandez Reyes was found with multiple injuries, including broken ribs and signs of abuse, leading to his uncle's arrest.
- 02ICE claimed Wendy Hernandez Reyes 'abandoned' her son, a statement she vehemently denies, calling herself a devoted mother.
- 03Hernandez Reyes was deported to Honduras after being detained in Alabama, despite her requests to be reunited with her son.
- 04The uncle had a history of violence, as reported by his own daughter, raising questions about the child's care.
- 05Community members are fundraising to return the child's remains to Honduras, while the mother faces delays due to deportation complications.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has come under fire after blaming Wendy Hernandez Reyes, a Honduran mother, for the tragic death of her two-year-old son, Orlín Josué Hernandez Reyes. The child died in March while in the care of his uncle, Samuel Maldonado Erazo, who has been charged with murder after authorities discovered that the boy had multiple broken ribs, burns, and signs of sexual abuse. ICE claimed that Hernandez Reyes 'abandoned' her son, a statement she strongly refutes, expressing her love and dedication as a mother. She was detained in January during a traffic stop in Alabama and subsequently deported to Honduras, despite her pleas to be reunited with her son. During her detention, Orlín was left with his uncle, who had a reported history of violence. Following the child's death, community members have mobilized to raise funds for his return to Honduras, while Hernandez Reyes faces challenges in the process due to her deportation and lack of a passport. Advocates highlight the broader implications of such cases, emphasizing the vulnerabilities faced by children left behind after parental deportations.
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The case highlights the potential dangers faced by children left behind when parents are deported, raising awareness about the vulnerabilities these children encounter.
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