Child Murder in La Paz: Mother Missing, Father Flees

A tragic incident unfolded in La Paz, Bolivia, where the body of a young child, Demian, was discovered. The child's father is a prime suspect in the infanticide. According to Fernando Velarde, the family's lawyer, "The body of Demian was found in his paternal great-grandmother's house, inside a jute bag. The autopsy indicated he died from blows to the head and asphyxiation; his mother's hair was found on his body." The mother, Virginia, is missing and feared to be a victim as well. This case highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for children and families in Bolivia.