Hilda Vasquez, the mother of Bryan Vasquez, is seeking to exclude evidence in her criminal case, alleging law enforcement violated her constitutional rights during its collection.
Vasquez was arrested after her nonverbal 12-year-old son Bryan was found dead in a lagoon, severed by an alligator.
Court records show the evidence Vasquez wants excluded includes surveillance video, community health center records, children’s hospital records, evidence seized from homes in New Orleans East, school records from Renew, Facebook and Snapchat data, cellphone data and photographs.
Bryan Vasquez lived to the age of 12, and prior abuse reportedly began when he was just 3 months old.
After her arrest, the judge ordered Vasquez to be held without bond, citing the totality of circumstances and evidence, including the welfare of her three minor children.
Additionally, the state revealed that Vasquez’s youngest child tested positive for cocaine, as did Vasquez in July, a month before Bryan went missing.
WDSU reached out to Hilda Vasquez’s attorney for comment regarding the new court records, we received the following response.
“Thanks for reaching out, but we don’t comment on pending cases.”
WDSU reached out to District Attorney Jason Williams about the new records. We are working to get a response.
District Attorney Jason Williams has previously stated:
“Bryan’s death remains especially heartbreaking. He was a very young and vulnerable child who lacked even the ability to speak up for or protect himself.
“Our Special Victims Unit is fully committed to seeking justice for Bryan and will pursue this case through to its conclusion. Cases involving the abuse and neglect of children inside their own homes must become a greater priority in this state. Meaningful early intervention and stronger systemic safeguards are critical if we are serious about preventing these tragedies and protecting children’s lives.”
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